Janice M. Vallone Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

On February 7, 2018, the angels of The Lord called Ms. Janice Marie Vallone Home from her labor. Janice was born in Anahuac, Texas on September 21, 1956 to the late Louvenia Fontenot and was reared by L. D. Fontenot. At an early age, she joined Good Shephard Baptist Church of Houston, Texas. Janice attended the public schools of Houston, TX and graduated from Forest Brook High School. When she relocated to Columbia, SC to better her life, she furthered her education at Phoenix University and became a member of Central Baptist Church where she was an usher. “J. V.”, as she was affectionately known, was an inspiration to her community and was loved by many. She was a manager at Sam’s Club for many years. Janice was an outgoing and outspoken individual. She loved her family, cooking and the Food Network channels on television. Ms. Vallone was preceded in death by her mother and a brother, Larry Fontenot. Left to cherish precious memories are: two daughters, Clarriscia “Recee” Washington of Columbia, SC, and Louvenia Vallone of Houston, TX; nine grandchildren, Visha and Dominique Harley of Orangeburg, SC, Amaya and Labrease Blount, Jr., Christopher Bates, Lazarus and Tyon Blount all of Columbia, SC, and Diamond and Amirah Harley of Maryland; three brothers, Whitney Vallone and Michael and Gilbert Fontenot; three sisters, Katherine and Glenda Fontenot, all of Houston, TX and Lucilla McQueen of Baltimore, MD; a special friend, James Harris of Columbia, SC; a God Son, Minister Kelvin Lewis of Orangeburg, SC and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving relatives and friends.

Janice M. Vallone

September 21, 1956 - February 7, 2018