Ms. Janice Locklear Fulmer, age 71, of Red Springs, North Carolina, was born on January 3, 1955, in Robeson County to the late Mr. Lewis Locklear and the late Mrs. Pirlie Bullard Locklear. She departed this life on February 17, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her three sisters, Dorothy Locklear, Sarah Brooks, and Linda Locklear; three brothers, Lewis Locklear, Larry Locklear; and Stacy Locklear and her granddaughter, Kaylie Cierra Fulmer.

Janice was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Her family was her pride and joy. She was a committed member of Macedonia Holiness Methodist Church, where she faithfully served and actively participated in many events and programs. No matter what the occasion, she was always willing to lend a helping hand and share her love with others.

Janice was a dedicated and hardworking individual who devoted 32 years of service to JP Stevens in Aberdeen, where she later retired. In her leisure time, she enjoyed cooking, attending yard sales, shopping at consignment stores, and repotting flowers, pastimes that brought her much joy.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories her three children: Jessie Mae Fulmer of Red Springs, NC; William Fulmer Jr. (Annette) of Red Springs, NC; and Lewis Fulmer of the home; three sisters: Lillian Cummings of Aberdeen, NC; Carolyn Locklear of Maxton, NC; and Pirlie Locklear of Laurinburg, NC; one brother, David Locklear of St. Pauls, NC; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a special niece, Doris Ann Jacobs; a special friend, Penny Hammonds; and a host of other relatives and friends.