Ms. Janu Denise de França was born in Mississippi to

Josephina Helena de França Dobbert and Joseph David Woody on 10/29/48.

She went to school at Cary High in Cary, NC.

She was divorced from Mr. Terry Eckhart.

She worked as a display manager for Macy's New York City, NY and

Burton's of Cameron Village in Raleigh, NC.

She also worked as a freelance artist many years of her life and

She was a devout Christian.

Ms. Janu Denise de França is preceded in death by

her parents and former husband.

Ms. Janu Denise de França is survived by her daughter

Alana C. França, her two sisters: Gloria Spano and Victoria Autenrieth

as well as her nephews and nieces: Joseph J. Spano, Joseph V.  Spano,

Erik Autenrieth and Katherine Brown.

The family of Ms. de França wishes to extend our sincere and

special thanks to Pastor Sherry L. Bruinton,

Ms. Termaine Moore, Ms. Trista Brodie,

A Safe Place Ministries, Providence Assisted Living and

Heartland Hospice

for all you have done in love and support of our

Beloved Mother, Sister and Aunt, Ms. Janu Denise de França.