Janice Elaine Neighbor, 81, a resident of Hogeye, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born September 9, 1943 in South Gate, California, the daughter of Cova Otto and Verlie May (White) McGowan.
Janice was a Respiratory Therapist and EMT. She was a Public School Teacher. She was a medical consultant to the U.S. Military during the Vietnam War. She was a Living History Participant at the Battle of Prairie Grove for the last 30yrs. her great grandfather fought there. She also was an avid Spinner, Weaver and Needle Worker. She was also a participant in Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) and Patriot Guard Riders and lifetime member of Washington County Master Gardeners.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband, Noel Neighbor; sons, Matthew Neighbor and Master Sergeant - U.S. Air Force James Neighbor; one sister, Cova Jean Becker of California; one granddaughter, Carroll Neighbor;
The family will hold a memorial service 3:00pm on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at the Masonic Lodge Washington 1 on Masonic Blvd. in Fayetteville. Burial will be in the Table Rock Cemetery in Baxter County, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to the Patriot Guard Riders www.patriotguard.org