Janice O'Malley

Janice Elizabeth “Jay” Stringer O’Malley, 77 of Lampasas, TX died September 14, 2016 at Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple. Jay was born October 3, 1938 in San Antonio, TX the daughter of James Dowling Stringer and Margaret Elizabeth (Waldrop) Stringer. She graduated from Edison High School in San Antonio before going on to pursue a degree in nursing in 1987. She worked at numerous hospitals and nursing homes in Georgetown, Burnet, and Llano until she retired in 2000. She was married to John Edward O’Malley on August 23, 1958, and he preceded her in death. Jay loved to perform. She was an actress, featured in “Brewster McCloud”, “Student Bodies” and “The Last Picture Show.” She also performed at the Hill Country Theater in Cottonwood Shores, in “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Harvey.” After retirement, Jay worked at the Wal Mart in Marble Falls. She was a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Catholic Daughters, Actor’s Guild, and was the secretary for the Hill Country Community Theater. Survivors include her sons; Patrick James O’Malley Michael Anthony O’Malley and wife Sarah Timothy Frances O’Malley Daughter; Colleen Kelly O’Malley Lynch and husband Thomas Grandchildren; Collin, Katherine, Caroline, Stephanie, Stacey, Sean, Brittany, John Jaymz, Samantha, Megan-Kelly, Shaylynn, Hailey, Akasha, Logan, and Ellany 11 great-grandchildren Nephew, Marc Lemmer, niece Cathy, and great niece, Dayna Janice was preceded in death by her daughter, Shawn, her husband, her son in law Brock Phillips, and her parents Jim and Margie Beth Stringer. A memorial service will be planned for a later date. Her body will be cremated. Sneed Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements