Dates
Janis Renea Cain passed from her earthly home into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025. She was born on April 25, 1951, in San Angelo, Texas, to Rev. R.L. and Opal Irene Denton.
Renea was a woman of deep love, sweet spirit, and creative joy. She spent 20 years as a beautician, bringing warmth and beauty to all she met. She had a heart for adventure and, with her soulmate and best friend of 35 years, Terry Salling, explored the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central and South America—especially cherishing time in Ecuador.
She loved nature and spent her days at the lake gardening, feeding deer and turkeys, and fishing. Her passion for art knew no bounds—she created and collected across all mediums, always seeking beauty to share with others. Renea was a member of Southland Baptist Church, where she found spiritual encouragement and community.
To know Renea was to love her. She was generous, thoughtful, and full of grace—one of God’s kindest creations.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Charles Denton; and sisters, Adele Lee and Robbie Denton.
She is survived by her devoted partner, Terry Salling; sons Shane Nixon and wife Gloria (Texarkana), and Erick Nixon (Austin); sister Mary Moren (Andrews); seven grandchildren: Jarrod, Jacob, Audrey, Steven, Chris, Cozmo, and Chloe; and five great-grandchildren: Tristen, Trevor, Emma, Dottie, and Oliver.
The family is thankful to the staff of Schleicher County Nursing Home for the love and care shown to Renea during her time there—especially Staci, Liz, Priscilla, and Peggy. Deep gratitude is also extended to Concho Hearts Hospice and the dedicated employees of The Springs Memory Care for their kindness and compassion.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
"A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies." —Proverbs 31:10 (NIV)
"Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." —Proverbs 31:30 (NIV)