Janis Harrington Wilsterman

Janis Harrington Adams Wilsterman, age 75, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona. Born in Vidalia, Georgia, Janis lived in several different places throughout her life, but it was Phoenix that she always considered her true home. She graduated from Camelback High School and went on to attend Arizona State University, where she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Social Work. Janis dedicated her professional life to serving others as a compassionate social worker in the mental health field. Her career was a true reflection of her deeply caring nature.

While she gave much to her community, Janis’s greatest joy was always her family. She was, above all else, the best mama to her daughter and a strong, loving guiding force in the lives of her grandchildren. A woman of deep faith, Janis was an active member of her church and cherished her time spent in Bible study. She also loved watching tennis and, most of all, creating lasting memories with her loved ones.

She is preceded in death by her parents. Janis is survived and deeply missed by her daughter, Hilary Wilson, and son-in-law, Jeremy; her adored grandchildren, Hanna Battee and her husband, Isaiah, Broderick Wilson, and Grace Wilson; her sister, Judy Auernheimer; her brother, David Adams, and his wife, Melody; as well as many dear friends.