Janice Mitchell Isbell was born and reared in Beaumont, TX. She is the daughter of Julius and Janie Mitchell, with three siblings. Married to Irvin Isbell. Her son Irvin Isbell, Jr. is married to Breana. She has seven grand-children. Janice is a graduate of Washington University - St. Louis, MO (WashU), BS in Chemical Engineering; University of Missouri - Rolla, MO, MS in Engineering Management; and Northcentral University - Prescott Valley, AZ, MS in Exceptional Student Education (Special Education). She was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in February 1975 while as student at WashU. She lives life to fullest, recognizing her limitations. Her faith, family and friends have encouraged her to push to the limits.