Janice Bailey Salinero

Janice Bailey Salinero, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away in Tallahassee on November 19, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. Janice was born on December 1, 1952, in Cliffside, North Carolina to Floyd and Mildred Bailey. As a girl, she loved being outdoors, riding her bike and caring for creatures big and small. After high school, she attended Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina where she earned a Bachelor’s degree and made several lifelong friends. Soon after graduating, Janice moved to Tallahassee, Florida where she began a long career of service to the State of Florida and the Leon County School District. She especially loved working with children and retired from the school district in 2018. On September 6, 1986, Janice married the love of her life, John Antonio “Tony” Salinero, to whom she remained happily married until Tony’s death in 2024. In 1991, the Salinero’s welcomed their only child, daughter Bailey Salinero. The family moved to Boston in 1998, where they had many wonderful adventures, before returning to Tallahassee in 2004. Janice was a great cook and homemaker, always providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere for friends and family to gather. She was a loyal friend who always put others ahead of herself. An avid animal lover, Janice rescued many dogs and cats throughout her lifetime, and she passed away with her faithful dog Maisy by her side. Janice is survived by her daughter, Bailey Salinero (Kevin Ginty) of St. Louis, MO, her grandchildren, Layla (4) and Nico (4 months), her brother Jerry Bailey (Joyce Bailey) of Tallahassee, FL and her nephews, Jon Bailey (Erin) of Atlanta, GA, and Chris Bailey (Catherine) of Stuart, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents Floyd and Mildred Bailey, and her husband Tony Salinero. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Janice’s close friends, Jeannie Demma and Donna Cheatham, each of whom tirelessly helped with her care and well-being during the last months of her life. In keeping with Janice’s wishes there will be a small gathering of family and friends to be held on an as yet undetermined date. Dayne Parker of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the Salinero family with their arrangements.

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Janice Bailey Salinero

December 1, 1952 - November 19, 2025