Janice Cummings Swedenberg, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C.

Born February 21, 1943, in Springfield, Mass., she was a daughter of the late Chester and Vivian Cummings. Mrs. Swedenberg earned her bachelor’s degree in history from UNC Charlotte. She was a retired Librarian and member of St. Therese Catholic Church, Mooresville. She loved animals and fostered many cats. Mrs. Swedenberg was a dedicated supporter of the Humane Society.

She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Clyde Swedenberg; children, Joyce Ann Harper, Jennifer Harper Martin (Matthew) and John Edward Harper Jr. (Natalie); grandchildren, James Wyant, Julianna Wyant, Jorie Wyant, Kyle Martin, Amy Hernandez, Bethany Wyre, Becca Franklin, Ian Harper and Emily Cooper; and sisters, Joyce Allen and Cathie Goetz.

Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at St. Therese Catholic Church Day Chapel, Mooresville, with Rev. Mark Lawlor officiating. Burial will follow at Glenwood Memorial Park, Mooresville. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville. Memorials may be made to the Lake Norman Humane Society, 2106 Charlotte Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28117.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the family of Mrs. Swedenberg. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.