Janice S. Welch, 66, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 11, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Cleveland County, NC, and was preceded in death by her father, Walter Lee Smith, mother-in-law, Patricia Welch and her grandson, Tristan Davis. Janice was a member of Cherokee Street Baptist Church. She retired from STI after 47 years of service in the textile industry. Janice was dedicated to her job and enjoyed working in her yard and growing flowers. She liked to travel with her family and friends and loved the mountains and the beach. Janice was generous to all and always placed people ahead of her own needs and wants. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and grandmother. Janice will be dearly missed by her family and loving friends.

SURVIVORS: Husband: Richard Welch III, of the home

Son: Shane Davis and wife Pam, Kings Mountain, NC

Mother: Mary Frances Short Smith

Grandchildren: Charlie Lovelace, Paxton Davis and Ella Bess Davis

Sister: Wanda Smith Brackett and husband Gary, Bessemer City, NC

Brothers: Eddie Smith and wife Lisa and Tommy Smith, all of Kings Mountain, NC

Father-in-law: Richard Welch Jr.

Sisters-in-law: Ann Adams and husband Rickie and Elaine Jones and husband Earnest

Numerous nieces and nephews

FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Cherokee Street Baptist Church, Kings, Mountain, NC with Pastor Roger Green officiating

VISITATION: Friday, June 12, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Harris Funeral Home

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA