Sister Anita Louise Janvier, SSCJ, entered eternal life December 30, 2024 at the age of 89. She was born on November 30,1935 in Elsa, Texas. Her parents were Noel Janvier and Anna Mueller.

She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 1951. She professed her first vows on July 26, 1954 and her perpetual vows on July 26, 1959. Sister Anita Janvier was one of the first native Sisters missioned to another country. She served in England and Ireland from 1960 to 1991. She served in various ministries in the two countries.

In 1991, returning to Texas, she served in community service, as archivist, and cared for her father until his death in 1994. In 2002, she retired and continued the ministry of prayer and presence.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Josephine Willems, Henry, and Noel Janvier, Jr. She is survived by her sister, Sister Francis Cabrini Janvier, OVISS and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 8134 Blanco Rd., San Antonio, TX. Visitation will be at 12:30 p.m., Rosary 1:30 p.m., and the Mass of the Resurrection at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, you may wish to make a memorial contribution to the SSCJ Memorial Garden, Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 11931 Radium St., San Antonio, TX 78216.