Janice Brunson

Mrs. Janice Maxine Gorman Brunson, 85, died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Cottages in Arabella of Athens, Athens, Texas. She was born on January 18, 1938 in the community of Rankin near Italy, Texas, and was the daughter of Elliott Owen Gorman and Kathryn Falsom Gorman. Her family moved to Dallas in 1941 and settled in the Oak Cliff area. Janice graduated high school in 1956 from Sunset High School, Dallas, Texas. Jan began dating Nandell Brunson while at Sunset and they were wed on November 4, 1960, just before Nandell left for his Naval service. Jan and Dell celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2020, just before Dell’s passing. The friendships they made from their time at Sunset stayed with Jan and Dell for a lifetime. Jan and Dell resided for most of their lives in the Dallas area, settling down in the suburb of Duncanville in 1971. Jan began working right out of high school and college in the business community, but eventually found her niche in the title insurance business. She built up quite a career over 30 years as an Escrow Officer and manager for several Chicago Title Insurance offices in the Dallas area. Jan and Dell raised three kids in Duncanville- Steve, Scott, and Amy. They were active members in the First Christian Church, where Jan and Dell served as youth counselors and led the middle school youth ministry. As with most moms, the years blew by with activities, sports, work and before you know it graduations and weddings. Through it all Jan was the one taking photographs and makings sure we all had memories of our adventures. She enjoyed all the celebrations, trips and parties. Jan rarely missed a family gathering, shower or reunion. What a treasure we have now! In 2001, Jan and Dell transitioned to retirement and moved to Hideaway, where they enjoyed many wonderful years, filled with old and new friends. The Hideaway community gave them great joy. Jan enjoyed many talents including sewing and cooking and she loved collecting. One of Jan’s favorite activities was planning and helping with the Sunset High School reunions. Jan also enjoyed her mahjong group and was in the Red Hat Society as a Red Hatter. Mostly she loved people. From Easter to Thanksgiving, she loved having her family to celebrate being family. She set a great example of being a good daughter, sister, mother and friend. Jan is survived by her sons Steve Brunson and his wife Heather of Amarillo, Scott Brunson and his wife Diana of Quitman, daughter Amy and her husband Donny Schultz of Mabank; a brother Dr. William D. Gorman and his wife Carolyn of Plano; grandchildren Brianna Chelette, Hali Schultz, Dustin Schultz, Phillip Brunson, Davis Brunson and Devin Schultz along with 14 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home in Lindale on Friday, May 5, from 6-8pm. The funeral will be held on May 6th at Hideaway Lake Community Church at 10:00 am, with burial immediately following at Mt. Sylvan Cemetery. Officiating the service is Louis Mizell.

Janice Brunson

January 18, 1938 - April 29, 2023