In Loving Memory Of
Janice Ann Surratt
October 16, 1942 -
September 26, 2026
In the care of
Naples Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Janice Ann Price Surratt, 83, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, in Naples, Florida.
Janice was born on November 16, 1942, in Springfield, Illinois, to Harold E. Price and Dorothy Cleo Harvill. At the time of her birth, her father, Harold, was overseas serving in the military during World War II. When Dorothy brought newborn Janice home from the hospital, mother and daughter lived with Dorothy’s sister, Dora Jean “Jean” Harvill Curtis Spiegel, until Harold returned stateside. It was the beginning of an extraordinary lifelong bond between Janice and her Aunt Jean, who would remain a constant source of stability, comfort, and love throughout Janice’s life.
On July 29, 1960, at just 17 years old, Janice married the love of her life, Robert Leroy Surratt, in Jacksonville, Illinois. Together, Janice and Robert built a beautiful life and shared 63 years of marriage before Robert’s passing on October 20, 2023.
Janice and Robert made their first home in Chapin, Illinois, where they lived until 1970, when they moved their family to Peoria in Central Illinois. After many years in Peoria, they moved to Fort Myers, Florida, in 1988, where they embraced the sunshine and warmth of Southwest Florida and made it their home.
Janice found great meaning in work that allowed her to serve and care for others. She served as Volunteer Services Coordinator at Health Park Hospital, and later as Admissions Director of the Shell Point Nursing Pavilion where she remained until her retirement. Her professional life reflected something that came naturally to Janice—welcoming people, helping others, and making those around her feel cared for.
In her final years, Janice was an active and beloved resident of Bradford Square Retirement Community. Fittingly, she served as an Ambassador to new residents, extending to newcomers the same warmth and friendship that defined her throughout her life.
Janice knew how to have fun. She loved playing cards—Hand and Foot, Canasta, and Euchre—shooting pool with her fellow residents, and she never missed the weekly poker game. She loved people, laughter, friendship, and being part of a community.
Janice was loved by all who knew her. Her smile could light up a room, her laughter was contagious, and she always had a hug for anyone who needed one. She had a gift for making people feel welcome and loved, and that warmth remained at the heart of who she was throughout her life.
Above all, Janice treasured her family and the life she and Robert created together. Her family will remember her not simply with sadness at her passing, but with gratitude for the joy, laughter, love, and countless memories she leaves behind—a life well lived and deeply loved.
Janice was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Leroy Surratt; her parents, Harold E. Price and Dorothy Cleo Harvill; and her grandson, Domenick Surratt.
She is survived by her daughter, Tamara Surratt; her son, Rick H. Surratt, daughter-in-law Marla Surratt; her grandsons, Noah Surratt, Tristan Surratt, Adrian Surratt, and Brandon Medford; nine great-grandchildren; and her beloved Aunt Jean Spiegel, now in her 100th year of life. From welcoming Janice and her mother home when Janice was a newborn to remaining a treasured presence throughout the decades that followed, Aunt Jean was a constant source of stability, comfort, and love in Janice’s life. She also leaves behind extended family and many dear friends whose lives were enriched by knowing and loving her.
Memorial Contributions
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to VITAS Healthcare Hospice in gratitude for the compassionate care and support provided to Janice and her family during her final days. Donations may be made in Janice’s memory through VITAS Healthcare at
https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E232399&id=1
Illinois Funeral Service and Burial
A funeral service celebrating Janice’s life will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Chapin Christian Church, 512 Poplar Street, Chapin, Illinois 62628.
Following the service, family and friends are invited to remain at the church for a reception with homemade refreshments lovingly prepared by members of the Chapin Christian Church community.
Following the reception, Janice will be laid to rest beside Robert, her husband of 63 years, at Chapin Cemetery, 1673 Old Highway 67, Chapin, Illinois 62628.
Naples Celebration of Life
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Bradford Square, 3255 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples, Florida 34109. A reception will follow.
For both celebrations, the family invites guests to set aside traditional mourning attire and instead wear their most festive attire as we remember Janice in the spirit in which she lived—with joy, love, laughter, and a celebration of a life well lived.
Janice was born on November 16, 1942, in Springfield, Illinois, to Harold E. Price and Dorothy Cleo Harvill. At the time of her birth, her father, Harold, was overseas serving in the military during World War II. When Dorothy brought newborn Janice home from the hospital, mother and daughter lived with Dorothy’s sister, Dora Jean “Jean” Harvill Curtis Spiegel, until Harold returned stateside. It was the beginning of an extraordinary lifelong bond between Janice and her Aunt Jean, who would remain a constant source of stability, comfort, and love throughout Janice’s life.
On July 29, 1960, at just 17 years old, Janice married the love of her life, Robert Leroy Surratt, in Jacksonville, Illinois. Together, Janice and Robert built a beautiful life and shared 63 years of marriage before Robert’s passing on October 20, 2023.
Janice and Robert made their first home in Chapin, Illinois, where they lived until 1970, when they moved their family to Peoria in Central Illinois. After many years in Peoria, they moved to Fort Myers, Florida, in 1988, where they embraced the sunshine and warmth of Southwest Florida and made it their home.
Janice found great meaning in work that allowed her to serve and care for others. She served as Volunteer Services Coordinator at Health Park Hospital, and later as Admissions Director of the Shell Point Nursing Pavilion where she remained until her retirement. Her professional life reflected something that came naturally to Janice—welcoming people, helping others, and making those around her feel cared for.
In her final years, Janice was an active and beloved resident of Bradford Square Retirement Community. Fittingly, she served as an Ambassador to new residents, extending to newcomers the same warmth and friendship that defined her throughout her life.
Janice knew how to have fun. She loved playing cards—Hand and Foot, Canasta, and Euchre—shooting pool with her fellow residents, and she never missed the weekly poker game. She loved people, laughter, friendship, and being part of a community.
Janice was loved by all who knew her. Her smile could light up a room, her laughter was contagious, and she always had a hug for anyone who needed one. She had a gift for making people feel welcome and loved, and that warmth remained at the heart of who she was throughout her life.
Above all, Janice treasured her family and the life she and Robert created together. Her family will remember her not simply with sadness at her passing, but with gratitude for the joy, laughter, love, and countless memories she leaves behind—a life well lived and deeply loved.
Janice was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Leroy Surratt; her parents, Harold E. Price and Dorothy Cleo Harvill; and her grandson, Domenick Surratt.
She is survived by her daughter, Tamara Surratt; her son, Rick H. Surratt, daughter-in-law Marla Surratt; her grandsons, Noah Surratt, Tristan Surratt, Adrian Surratt, and Brandon Medford; nine great-grandchildren; and her beloved Aunt Jean Spiegel, now in her 100th year of life. From welcoming Janice and her mother home when Janice was a newborn to remaining a treasured presence throughout the decades that followed, Aunt Jean was a constant source of stability, comfort, and love in Janice’s life. She also leaves behind extended family and many dear friends whose lives were enriched by knowing and loving her.
Memorial Contributions
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to VITAS Healthcare Hospice in gratitude for the compassionate care and support provided to Janice and her family during her final days. Donations may be made in Janice’s memory through VITAS Healthcare at
https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E232399&id=1
Illinois Funeral Service and Burial
A funeral service celebrating Janice’s life will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Chapin Christian Church, 512 Poplar Street, Chapin, Illinois 62628.
Following the service, family and friends are invited to remain at the church for a reception with homemade refreshments lovingly prepared by members of the Chapin Christian Church community.
Following the reception, Janice will be laid to rest beside Robert, her husband of 63 years, at Chapin Cemetery, 1673 Old Highway 67, Chapin, Illinois 62628.
Naples Celebration of Life
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Bradford Square, 3255 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples, Florida 34109. A reception will follow.
For both celebrations, the family invites guests to set aside traditional mourning attire and instead wear their most festive attire as we remember Janice in the spirit in which she lived—with joy, love, laughter, and a celebration of a life well lived.
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