Janice Alfreda Harper Browning was born on September 22, 1955, in Lexington, South Carolina, to the late Vera G. Harper and Joseph E. Harper. She peacefully transitioned from this life on March 20, 2026.

Janice was raised in Union, South Carolina. She briefly relocated to Connecticut before returning home, where she established deep roots in her community. She graduated from Union High School in 1973 and, in that same year, was named First Runner-Up in the Miss University of South Carolina Union (USCU) pageant.

A woman of dedication and service, Janice devoted much of her life to her family, education, and caregiving. She earned her Associate’s Degree in Business from the University of South Carolina Union. She began her career teaching primary students at Union County Head Start and Carlisle-Santuc Elementary School, and she also served as a school bus driver for Union County Schools.

Later, she pursued her calling in healthcare, becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from Cherokee Technology Center. For 19 years, she served as a dedicated nurse, most recently as a Nursing Supervisor at Ellen Sagar Nursing Home. Following her nursing career, she joined her father in the family business and served as Chief Financial Officer of Divine Mortuary.

Janice had a deep passion for service and community involvement. She was actively engaged in her faith at Bethel AME Church, where she faithfully served as a steward, sang in the choir, and worked on the finance team. She also enjoyed playing softball and was an active participant in the church league.
Janice was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Vera G. Harper.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory: her children, Fadetra (Marcus, Sr.) Foster and William Joseph Browning; her grandchildren, Marcus Foster, Jr., Marjorie Jaleah Foster, and Jayla (Jaylen) Cain; and her great-granddaughter, Alyzah Cain. She was lovingly raised alongside family members: Emma Garner, Wanda Jenkins, William (Minnie Ruth) Harper, and Reggie Harris.

She is also survived by her extended family: Freddie (Michelle) Browning, Rosa Kershaw, Delgracier (James) Parham, Robert (Bundy) Browning, Mary Browning, Andrea Smith, Deloris Browning, and Winifred Browning; along with a host of nieces, nephews, family members, and dear friends who will continue to honor her legacy.

Janice will be remembered for her unwavering faith, her commitment to service, and the love she poured into her family and community.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pacolet River Baptist Association. Burial will be in the Rosemont Cemetery, Union, SC.

Public viewing will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, Spartanburg, SC.

Visitation and receiving friends will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, Spartanburg, SC.