Janiyah Alove Williams

Janiyah Alove Williams, age 12, of Evansville, IN, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, April 21, 2025, at home.

Janiyah was born on March 8, 2013, in Evansville, IN, to Gary “Junior” Williams, Jr. and Jazmyn Blue Anderson, who affectionately called her “Bouk”. She was in the 6th Grade Class at Vogel Elementary School where she enjoyed her Gardening Class and Art Class. She also loved Math Class and was an A/B Honor Roll Student. This year, she made Captain of the Volleyball team. Janiyah had beautiful penmanship and was a talented artist who loved to draw; she entered a self-portrait in her school’s Art Show, and she loved making cards for her mom for her birthday and Mother’s Day.

Janiyah also enjoyed baking. Her home was the favorite hangout for her and her friends. She would host sleepovers and make treats for all of them. She had a wonderful group of friends who had the best time together. Their favorite places to go together were Bath & Body Works and Sweet Treats Candy Shop at Eastland Mall. Janiyah loved doing her lashes and her hair, and she helped friends with their lashes, as well.

Janiah loved butterflies and sunflowers. She loved to laugh and will be missed dearly by all who knew her.

Janiyah is survived by her mom, Jazmyn Anderson (Jaqueal Jones); dad, Junior Williams; sisters, Journee and Nakhya; brothers, Malikai and Kingston; grandma, “Magaw” Janelle Anderson, who affectionately called her “Booda Bug;” grandfather, Gary Williams, Sr.; grandmother, Tracy James; aunt, Fentress White; uncle, Jaryn Anderson; best friend, Audi Higgs; close family friend, Daylon Redding; lots of cousins; and cats, George and Wednesday.

Janiyah is preceded in death by her grandfather, Timothy Williams, who passed away in 2019; and hamster, Mr. Fuzzy Britches.

A Private Celebration of Life will be held at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN. Burial will be Private.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Janiyah’s GoFundMe Account to help the family with final expenses.

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