Janice Lawing Thornton

Janice Camillia Lawing Thornton, 91 of Statesville, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 21, 2024, with loved ones surrounding her.

She was born in Gaston County on March 30, 1932, to the late Sinclair Lawing and Eunice Broome Lawing, and was also preceded in death by her husband, John William Thornton.

Janice retired from Elmers where she was a customer service representative and had previously worked as a bookkeeper for many years at Lake Norman Security. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and taught the five-year-olds Sunday School Class for many years. Janice was a gregarious lady. She enjoyed playing gin rummy, and she loved chocolate. Janice was truly a fine southern lady who knew how to make others feel welcomed and loved.

Those left to cherish her sweet memory include two daughters, Anne Thornton Ellenburg whom she made her home with for many years, Pam Aman and her husband, Charlie, two grandchildren, Erin Owens, and Kevin Aman, one beloved great-grandson, Cooper Owens and her precious fur baby, Ollie.

Graveside Services will be held Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 3:00 pm at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Jeremy Cannada officiating and William Morgan giving the eulogy.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625 or to Lake Norman Humane, 2106 Charlotte Hwy., Mooresville, NC 28117.

Nicholson Funeral Home is honored to serve the Thornton family.