Janice Dubose Pigate, 75, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Pigate was born a daughter of the late Sydney Luther Dubose and Lillian Ham Dubose.She was a retired school teacher from Florence School District #1. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Vernon Durant Pigate. Mrs. Pigate is survived by her son, Steve D. Pigate (Vickie); daughter, Michelle Summerford (Curt); grandchildren, Hannah McKenzie, Joshua Summerford, Zachary Summerford and Jessica Summerford; and sisters, Sylvia Oliver, Sandra Bailey (Bill), Pam Bass (Lenny) and Rose Howard. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, October 5, 2018, at Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.Burial will follow at Florence Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 950 48th Avenue North, Suite 101, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577. Please sign the tribute wall for the family at www.stoudenmiredowling.com.