Janice Smith Clawson

Janice Smith Clawson, 79, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018. She was living with her daughter and son in law on Johns Island, SC.

Janice was born April 2, 1939, in Boone NC. Only daughter of Greene and Verlee Hayes Smith. She was the middle child with two brothers.

She graduated from Appalachian High School in 1958.  Soon after moved to Morganton, NC.  She attended and graduated from Cosmetology School.

She worked her internship at Cinderella Beauty Shop.  She married James "Doyle" Clawson in 1959, also from Boone, NC.  They resided in Morganton building a home and Janice opening her own Beauty Shop within the home. Named Janice's Beauty Shop. Her clients became like family to her.  She was a very strong and independent lady taking her career and friendships serious.  It was for sure her passion and love.  She also found time years later volunteering for Hospice of Burke County.  She always made time to lend a helping hand to others in need.  Janice was and will always be remembered for her kind and loving spirit forever and always.     

Janice and Doyle lived in Morganton for over 40 years.  She retired in 1998 when they moved to Denver, NC. Later moving to Johns Island, SC in 2011.

In addition to her parents Janice was preceded in death by her husband James "Doyle" Clawson, brothers, Basil Smith and Mack Smith.

Janice is survived by her daughter Ava Clawson Segrest and son in law David Segrest, Jr., and Nieces, three grand cats, Lil Man, Anabell and Monkey.

Funeral services for Janice Smith Clawson will be Saturday afternoon June 2nd. Recieving at 2:00 and Memorial service at 3:00 at Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center.

Memorial contributions may be to St. Jude Hospital, Shriners Hospital, SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)