Janice Geraldine Nichols of Drakes Branch, VA passed away April 16, 2018. She was born in Bedford County on November 16, 1940 and was 77 years of age. She was the daughter of the late James Morris Carter and the late Geneva Wilkes Carter. She was married to Terry R. Nichols who survives. Janice Geraldine Nichols is survived by: Her HusbandTerry R. Nichols of Drakes Branch One SonRandall W. Nichols and wife Darby of Trussville, AL One DaughterDelpha L. Nichols o Woodbridge, VA Three GrandchildrenCarter R. Nichols (Alexandra) of Norfolk, VAVirginia Wilkes Nichols of Trussville, ALRowland Harper Nichols of Trussville, AL Two BrothersJohnny Carter (Peggy) of Bedford, VADouglas Wayne Carter of Bedford, VA One sisterLinda Goad (Freddie) of Moneta, VA Memorial service to be held at a later date. Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com. Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, Powell Cremation Services, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.