Janice Callarman, of Krum, Texas, passed away on October 23, 2023, at the age of 86. She was born on February 7, 1937, to Ralph L. and Sarah (Evans) Cole. Janice was the seventh child of R.L . Cole, and the third of four children of R.L. and Sarah Corine Cole.

Growing up Janice enjoyed school and church. She had many friends in school and enjoyed their friendship throughout her life. She spent her career in education as an elementary school teacher in Texas, Massachusetts and 30 years in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Janice met John in Pampa, Texas, where she was in her first teaching job and John was a reporter for the radio station.  They married in Krum, Texas in July 1968, and Janice joined John in Watertown, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston.

Janice received her undergraduate degree at what is now Texas Women's University and her master's at University of North Texas. She enjoyed family trips and together they visited 48 of the 50 states and visited with family to Germany and China. She was active in community affairs. She was on the library board in Mt. Vernon and Krum. Janice was a founding member of Krum Bright and Beautiful, and was partly responsible for the mural across from the grain elevator. She was an active member of the Krum Lions Club, and a founding member of the Krum Historical Society and a founding member of the Museum Society. She was an avid gardener and their home in Krum enjoyed many different varieties of plants. She was especially proud of her iris and poppies, and shared her plants with many people, anyone who wanted any. She was an active member and supporter of the Methodist Church in Krum. She also hosted many family gatherings in their homes in Mt. Vernon and Krum.

Janice is survived by her husband of 55 years, John Callarman, sisters-in-law Clarice Cole of Santa Fe, NM and Margaret King Cole of Denton, and many nieces and nephews and their families.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers, R. L. "Buddy" Cole, former Denton County judge, Charles Cole of Santa Fe, NM a minister, Jimmy Cole of Denton County, and four half brothers and sisters.

A visitation and funeral service will be held at DeBerry Funeral Home on October 28, 2023. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM in the chapel, with the funeral service starting at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Krum, Texas. Flowers are welcome, as are donations to the Krum Lions Club or the Krum Historical Society and Museum.