Janice McMillan Swicegood, age 79, passed away September 26, 2025. She was born on March 9, 1946 in Browns Summit, NC and later moved to Lexington, NC. She spent her retired years in Florida.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Bryce Franklin Swicegood, her parents Joseph C. McMillan and Mazie B. McMillan, and brothers Joseph McMillan Jr and William McMillan.
She leaves behind two daughters, Tammy McNeil (Michael) and Paula Marrello (Russell), both of New Port Richey, FL; grandchildren Ryan McNeil and Marissa McNeil. She is also survived by a sister, Judith Compton.
There will be a private graveside service at Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Linwood, NC on Sunday, October 5.
Marla Walker
September 27, 2025, 9:04 pm
I will always remember the great times I had with Janice and Paula at the American legion. She will truly be missed! Love you mom!
Linda Petersilge
September 27, 2025, 10:34 pm
Janice was a special person,we had a great Mother’s Day,with Paula and Fatty.She was kind too everyone. Will be missed by all. R.I.P Janice no more pain.
Mazie Teresa Lord
September 28, 2025, 1:09 am
You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Love,
Aunt Teresa
Ingrid Henderson
September 28, 2025, 10:00 pm
Janice was not only my closest neighbor but a dear dear friend. We saw each other and talked and checked on each other almost every day. I miss her. I pray for God’s comfort to uphold Tammy and Paula and Ryan and Marissa and all of Janice’s family and friends during this difficult time.
Victor Lawrence Dragon M.D.
September 29, 2025, 1:44 pm
You and your family were always good people and may you be with God in heaven forever Dr Dragon
Anna Henderson
October 7, 2025, 4:56 pm
I was so sorry to hear that Janice had passed. I met her when I was staying in FL to care for my in-laws a few years ago, when my mother-in-law was very sick. Every day at 4:00 Janice, Ingrid, Barbara and I would gather under the large shade tree out back. We would talk about everything under the sun. We did a lot of laughing, and even some crying (mostly me). shared a few drinks, sometimes a pizza. Janice and the girls were my lifeline then. I can’t imagine what my time there would have been like without them. Janice was always making me laugh, the way she never took herself too seriously, or wouldn’t walk through the grass because she was afraid of snakes 🙂 She was a Blessing to me during a difficult time. She will be missed. May God bless her and her family. And may her family be comforted knowing she is in God’s loving arms. Rest easy my friend.
Kathy day
October 9, 2025, 6:46 pm
So sorry for your loss. Your mom always had a big smile when she came into Publix.