Janice Jeane Kincaid

Janice Jeane Kincaid March 25, 1959 – November 5, 2024 Janice "Jan" Kincaid, 65, of Eagle, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home on November 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, after a long and courageous battle with kidney cancer. Jan was a proud graduate of Grand Ledge High School, Class of 1977, and a student of Michigan State University. She enjoyed a long and fulfilling career with the U.S. Postal Service, from which she retired after many years of dedicated service. While delivering mail in Grand Ledge she befriended many along her route who welcomed her into their homes. She even enjoyed taking her kids along her route to show off their Halloween costumes. Her career continued with Post Office Management in Grand Ledge, Eagle, and Portland; managing USPS route maps and improving inefficiencies while at Grand Rapids; and fleet management while at Lansing. Her work ethic and commitment were matched only by her generosity and kindness to all who knew her. Jan grew up caring for and riding many horses on her family's farm over the years. She was devoted to rescuing and caring for all sorts of critters, from cats and dogs to deer and cows, sometimes even keeping them in the house! This lifelong love of animals led her to pursue veterinary education at Michigan State University. Go Green! Friends and family knew her as a fun chick, having rode motorcycles the majority of her life both on and off road. She was also a great bowler and a fan of all Michigan sports. Jan was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her loving dogs, Jessie and Isla, her best friend and husband, William Thomas (Tom) Kincaid; daughter Pamela (Pam) Anthony and son-in-law Shawn; her favorite son Patrick McAllister and daughter-in-law Jess; step-children, Jeff Kincaid, Nichole Kincaid, and Melissa (Jeremy) Kincaid-Brown and her grandchildren whom she loved so very much, Aviana, Ellie, Jenna, Kali, Lucas, Devin, Trayvon, Jaleecia, and Kaela; great-granddaughter, Ny’ari. Jan was preceded in death by her parents, Jeane (Ginter) and Carl Galvin, her brother Jimmy Galvin, and her first husband Gary McAllister. Her family, friends, and all who knew her will remember Jan for her strength, her love, and her unwavering friendship and kindness. She touched many lives and will be deeply missed. Her family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the McLaren-Karmanos Cancer Institute for their support and dedication to curing Jan of this horrible disease. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 12:00 PM at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A meal to celebrate Jan’s life will follow the service at The Eagle Township Hall (not to be confused with Eagle Park Reception Hall) 14318 Michigan Street, Eagle, Michigan 48822. Memorial contributions may be given to the Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48906 ( https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=cahsad&id=23) or the Karmanos Cancer Institute, Mail Code: LA04DS, 4100 John R. Street, Detroit, Michigan 48201 (https://www.karmanos.org/karmanos-foundation/documents-and-links/donate-to-karmanos-cancer-research-fund-7650). Share your memories and condolences online at www.holihanatkin.com

Janice Jeane Kincaid

March 25, 1959 - November 5, 2024