Obituary of Janice Brown Hendley

Janice Hendley, 65, of Lexington, South Carolina, passed away suddenly on July 6, 2023. She was born in Columbia, SC to the late Ralph Teasley Brown and mother, Sidelle King Brown.

Janice graduated from Brookland Cayce High School and went on to later graduate from Columbia College. She was a longtime employee of Greentree/Conseco. After the closing of Greentree/Conseco, she started a position with the Town of Lexington in the Utility Department, where she felt at home and was the office mom to everyone. She brought a smile to everyone’s face no matter what was going on with her own life. She has touched the heart of many. She will forever live on in our hearts.

Janice enjoyed every minute of her family. She loved walking on the beach and laying out in the sun eating ham sandwiches. Janice spent her life loving and caring for her family and friends. She was an active member of Boiling Springs United Methodist Church and a part of the Wonderful Wednesday’s program and helped in the kitchen where she made many memories and brought joy to all the kids. She will be missed by many.

Janice is survived by her daughter, Michalla Hendley of Lexington, SC; sister, Gayle Marie Brown of Leesville, SC; brother, The Reverend Dr. Donald (Mary) Brown of Greenville, SC. She also leaves behind her granddaughter, Riley; bonus grandchildren, Dixie, Maci and Azara her beloved dogs; nephews, Austin, Jake, and Jason; nieces, Mickie and Keri; and many great nieces and nephews.

We will have a Celebration of Life at Boiling Springs United Methodist Church 2373 Calks Ferry Road, Lexington, SC 29073 on July 21, 2023 at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boiling Springs UMC, PO Box 84055, Lexington, SC 29073.

In remembrance and honor of Janice we will be wearing teal as it was her favorite color.