Janice Kay Olsen

Janice “Kay” Olsen, 82, of Goodells, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Kay was born March 8, 1943 in Port Huron to the late James R. “Reggie” and Merle Olsen.

She graduated from Capac High School in 1961 where she was known for her talented art work. She then earned her bachelor’s degree from Grace College and Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, Indiana and master’s degree from Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. Kay’s dream was to work at Amy Carmichael’s school in India, which she did for several years. She also taught in South Korea, Florida and Massachusetts, as well as Bob Jones University, Pensacola Christian College, and Community Baptist School in Kimball, Michigan.

Kay loved attending church services and being in the outdoors, enjoying all four seasons. She especially liked hiking and evening strolls. Kay will be dearly missed by her friends and will be remembered for the many random acts of kindness that she performed.

She is survived by her brother, James Olsen of Wickenburg, Arizona; sister, Pamela (Earl) Banks of Clyde, Michigan; nephew, Erik (Mary) Banks; niece, Julie (Bill) Knapp; several great nieces and nephews; and special friends and neighbors, Kim and Bill Baltierra.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Pollock-Randall Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Reverend Steven Sovereen of County Park Bible Church will officiate.

Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Wales Township.

Memorial contributions may be made to County Park Bible Church or the Dohnavur Fellowship (Amy Carmichael’s organization in India). To send condolences, visit pollockrandall.com