Ms. Janice Pearl Cunningham Swain was born on Monday, November 10, 1952, in Talladega, AL to Mr. Donnell Cunningham and Mrs. Elizabeth Embry Cunningham.
Janice graduated from Talladega College with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She retired from the State of Alabama as a Mental Health educator.
She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. She is preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Nia Alloway; her sisters, Barbara Cunningham, Elisie Cunningham, Bertha Cunningham, Carolyn Chatman and Shelia Cunningham; and her brother, Nathaniel Cunningham.
Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Shayla Spearman, her grandchildren, Alia Alloway, Caylee Alloway, Rawn Spearman, Ava Spearman; her great grandchildren, Layton Alloway, Nia Rose Alloway; her ;sisters, Geraldine Garrett, Betty Simmons (Wesley) and Judith James (Peter); and her brother, Herman Cunningham (Jackie).
The Cunningham family has had a special place in our hearts for many, many years. Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers for each of you for comfort and strength. May all of your memories continue to be blessings. Mitzi and Travis Ford
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