Janice Brown Stokes' Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Janice Brown Stokes, 77, of Rock Hill, South Carolina. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC, on October 31, 2024.
Janice had a passion for quilting and crafting, winning multiple awards at the North and South Carolina State Fairs. She enjoyed making things for the people she loved and brought smiles and love to so many. She was a member of St. Mary's Quilters, which brought her immense joy. She was a long time member of Central United Methodist Church in Albemarle where she enjoyed fellowship and choir, making many friendships along the way.
Janice was born on April 8, 1947 to Frank and Bonnie Brown in Waynesville, NC. After graduating from Waynesville Township High School, she attended Pfeiffer College where she graduated with a degree in Accounting. She was a long time resident of Albemarle, NC where she raised her two sons, John and Edward, her proudest accomplishment. Janice is survived by her two sons and her four grandchildren - Finley, Levi, Tate, and Emery who were the light of her life; her sister, Elaine Brown Burch and husband DeLane Burch; brother David Brown and wife Lorena. Janice is preceded in death by her parents, Bonnie and Frank Brown and brother, James Mitchell Brown.
Funeral services are under the direction of Stanly Funeral Home, Albemarle, NC. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 6 from 12:30-1:45 with a service to follow at 2:00. Interment will be at the Stanly Memorial Gardens immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to a WNC hurricane relief or your choice.
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