Janice Sue Lovin, age 81 of Marble, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Murphy Medical Center. Mrs. Lovin was born January 27, 1935 to the late Cecil Clyde Barton and the late Indy Sue Birchfield Barton. Janie was a member of Marble Springs Baptist Church, North Carolina Order Of The Eastern Star Marble Chapter & an avid reader. Janice was preceded in death by father, Cecil Clyde Barton, mother, Indy Sue Birchfield Barton, son, John Alan Lovin and her brother, Devereaux Barton.

Survivors include: son, Keith Lovin, son, Bryan Perry Barton, sister, Betty Ann Palmer, sister, Barbara Forsyth, sister, Cecile Palmer, Brother, Bruce Barton, Brother, Joe Barton, several grand and great grandchildren, Brent Lovin, Jason Lovin, Daceson Barton, River Barton, Chad Brooks, Matthew Barton.

Funeral services: Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 3:00 pm at the Marble Springs Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Marble Springs Baptist Church . Pallbearers: Brent Lovin, Jason Lovin, Daceson Barton, River Barton, Chad Brooks, Matthew Barton.

The family will receive friends at the Marble Springs Baptist Church, Saturday, January 7, 2017, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy, NC. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.