Obituary Janeese Francis Faison was born July 24, 1956, in Elizabeth, NJ and transitioned from this life October 1, 2024, in Tacoma, Washington. Janeese was raised and educated in the Elizabeth public school system and later furthered her education at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. In 1975, Janeese met her soulmate Ricky Faison and in 1978 they were united in marriage, in this union their greatest joy was created, Lakiesha. Together this family began a journey of love, family, devotion and commitment that spanned 48 years. United together they traveled the world until relocating to Tacoma, Washington in 1983, where Janeese lived until her passing. Janeese was a loving, supportive, thoughtful and devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend who believed in family and faith. She remembered every birthday and always took the time to call or send a card for your special day. Janeese enjoyed spending time playing board games, watching football (Go Steelers), doing crosswords and chillin with dog Bear. Sundays were family and faith time at the Last Days Ministries Community Christian Center for fellowship and worship. She leaves a legacy of kindness, warmth, laughter. Janeese was predeceased by her mother Juwel Snead, her parents Willie Mae and Joseph Banks Sr., her brothers Joseph Banks Jr, Jerome Banks, Daniel Banks, David Banks, Robert Banks, her nephew Shakir Manns. She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband Ricky Faison and her daughter Lakiesha Faison. 3 brothers Rasheed (Mildred) Banks of Elizabeth, NJ; Lateef (Tasha) Banks of Elizabeth, NJ and Odell Snead of, Brooklyn, NY. 3 sisters Theodocia Banks of Georgia, Sharifa Banks and Fatima Banks of Elizabeth, NJ. 1 brother-in-law William Faison of Lumberton, NC. 2 sisters-in-law Gloria Faison and Althea Faison both of Tacoma, Washington. 1 dear Uncle Winston Guy of Elizabeth, NJ. 3 aunts Doris Allen of Brooklyn, NY, Mildred Smith of Kentucky, and Ida B. Guy of Edison, NJ, Shiela Carter of Roselle, NJ, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and loved ones.