Janice Ann Christian 57, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born May 30th, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Henry Christian and Oma Lee Stanley. A daughter Porsha Galligher of Hickory; three sons Neil Galligher of Hickory Javan Galligher of Hickory, Jake Christian of Newton; three sisters Bessie Urps, Freda Strawderman, Barbara Hagerman; a brother Haven Christian, and 7 grandchildren, Zach, Sydni, Abby, Oma, Genedyn, Zaydyn, and Dylilah survive her. A sister Shelby Linkus; a brother Henry Christian and a great grandchild Lealin Galligher preceded in death. The funeral will be 5:00pm Monday, March 13th, 2017 at Open Door Baptist Church. 4663 Springs Road Conover, NC 28613 The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm -5:00 pm Monday, March 13th, 2017 at Open Door Baptist Church. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Christian family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.