Janet Dean Swafford

Obituary For Janet Dean Swafford

Janet Swafford, 67, of Charlotte passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2026 at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center.

A visitation and viewing will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM; location King's Funeral Home Chapel, 4000 Betties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216.

Burial for Janet will take place at a later date in Beckley, West Virginia.

Janet Dean Swafford, 67, formerly of Greentown, WV, peacefully departed this life January 31, 2026 in Charlotte, NC. Janet was born December 26, 1958. She was the daughter of late Arthur Swafford and Mary Swafford of Greentown, WV.

Janet was also preceded in death by eldest brother Arthur (Bobby) Swafford, Jr., and youngest sister Corinne Vanover. She leaves behind to cherish her memories: four brothers Walter Swafford of Greentown, WV, Calvin Swafford, of Oak Hill, WV, John Matthew Swafford (Debra) of Des Moines, IA, Sylvester Allen Swafford (Tracie) of Charlotte, NC; three sisters Darlene Goard of Oak Hill, WV, Patricia Moore (Ernest) of Mt. Holly, NC, Gwendolyn Lee of Auburn, AL; two children, Lacinda Pannell (Julius) of Charlotte, NC and David Swafford of Houston, TX; a fiance Nathaniel Black of Charlotte, NC; four grandchildren Kameron McDowell of Charlotte, NC, Kaleb McDowell of Charlotte, NC, Genesis Oates of Charlotte, NC, and Genveyieh Oates of Charlotte, NC. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Janet was a devoted and hardworking woman and spent many years employed at the Hilltop Baptist Convention Center, Hilltop, WV. Janet also worked as a home healthcare aide, a role that reflected her compassionate spirit and commitment to helping others. Janet ultimately decided to move to Charlotte, so she could be closer to her fiancé, children and grandchildren.

She was a loving mother and a proud grandmother, all of whom were the joy of her life. Janet cherished time spent with her family and found greatest happiness in nurturing and supporting those she loved. A faithful believer, Janet was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church (Garten, WV), where she enjoyed fellowship and worship. She was also a former member of First Missionary Baptist Church of Greentown (Greentown, WV). Janet will be remembered for her contagious smile, upbeat personality, work ethic, giving heart, and unwavering love for her family and friends. She had a vibrant spirit and was well known for having a good time, lighting up any room with her laughter, dancing, and singing. Whether music was playing or not, Janet found a way to turn ordinary moments into eventful ones. Though she will be deeply missed, her love and laughter will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Services entrusted to King's Funeral Home 704-394-2722 / kingsfh4000@outlook.com

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