Ms. Janice Pearl Cunningham Swain was born November 10, 1952, in Talladega, AL to the union of Mr. Donnell Cunningham and Mrs. Elizabeth Embry Cunningham.
Janice graduated from Talladega College where she got a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. She married Theodore Swain Jr. and this union blessed 2 children. They moved to Montgomery Al, where she worked and retired from the State of Alabama as a Mental Health educator. Spending her time afterwards as a devoted member of the Family Life Bible Fellowship Church.
She passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026. She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Nia Alloway, sisters Barbara Cunningham, Elisie Cunningham, Bertha Cunningham, Carolyn Chatman, Shelia Cunningham, and her brother Nathaniel Cunningham.
Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Shayla Spearman, grandchildren, Alia Alloway, Caylee Alloway, Rawn Spearman, Ava Spearman, great grandchildren, Layton Alloway, Nia Rose Alloway, sisters, Geraldine Garrett, Betty Simmons (Wesley), Judith James (Peter) and brother Herman Cunningham (Jackie).
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Janice Pearl,
I am forever grateful for all of the memories, laughter, family gatherings, sleepovers and joy that we shared. Rest in love dear cousin.
To my family, Please know that I am praying that our Heavenly Father covers us all in His, grace peace and love. Hold on to the memories and love that last long after the earthly life ends. I love you all. Angel
May the Lord give all of us who loved and cherished Janice peace and fond memories of times we shared with her as family, friends, sorority sisters, colleagues, and children of God. Even though we grieve, we should believe in the resurrection that will reunite us with her on that Great Day (1 Thessalonians 4: 14-18).
With love and remembrance, we share in your sorrow. Alonzo & Shernevelyne Draper Hill
Carver '02 Class is so sorry for your loss. May God grant you comfort and peace, and may the memories of your mother bring you strength during this time.
Those who live in our memories are never truly gone." "Wishing you peace and comfort in these difficult days."
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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