Janice Riedle

Janice D. Riedle, 66, of Ash Grove, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025. She was born on January 16, 1959, in Springfield, Missouri to James Palmer and Betty Jean Bagley. 

Janice’s greatest love was being a mother, grandmother and a great-grandmother even more so. Christmas was her favorite time of year, bringing all of her family together. She made her famous marble squares to share with those she held dear. Janice also had fond memories of growing up going to Silver Dollar City and she loved getting to create more memories there with her growing family any chance she could take them. Janice was a caretaker at heart and was always giving to others. In her quiet time she enjoy the snuggles of her cats, Smokey and Oreo. Her friends and family will cherish her memory forever. 

Janice is survived by her son, Justin Riedle and wife, Christy; grandchildren: Austun Riedle and wife, Kaeleigh; Ricky Riedle and wife, Breanna; Kellee Tinker and husband, Ethan; Tim Watts and wife; Becca; Brandon Watts and wife, Katie; Blake Miller; great-grandchildren: Kalel Tinker, Rhett Lee Riedle, Emberlynn Tinker, Courtney Sheets, Sylar Riedle, Leyah Riedle; siblings: Pamala Palmer; Beth Mounts and husband, Dan; Leslie Summers; nieces, nephews, and many other family and friends. 

Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Betty Jean Evans; father, James Palmer; and sister, Fayon Weeks. 

Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Danforth Cemetery, Strafford, Missouri. 

Arrangements under the direction of Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home.