Janice Laschone Hill
September 5, 1958 ~ June 2, 2025
Born in:
Columbus , Georgia
Resided in:
Falls Church, Virginia
Janice Laschone Hill, a devoted sister, aunt, and respected public servant, passed away on June 2, 2025, at Inova Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia. She was 66 years old and had been a long-time resident of Falls Church, Virginia.
Born in Columbus, Georgia, Janice was the beloved daughter of the late CV Hill and Christine Hamiel Hill. She graduated from Columbus High School (Class of 1976) with honors before pursuing higher education at Howard University in Washington, D.C. She received her bachelor’s degree in journalism (magna cum laude) and a master’s degree in public administration. Janice graduated with honors from the JFK School of Government at Harvard University School of Business, Cambridge, Massachusetts and achieved a Certificate in Public Leadership from the Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C.
Janice’s professional life was defined by her commitment to public service. She dedicated many years to serving her country in various Federal Government directorial capacities, culminating in her role as Chief, Procurement Programs U.S. Customs and Border Protection, part of the Department of Homeland Security. She retired with the highest distinction in January 2025, after 41 years of exceptional service that were marked by integrity, leadership, and a commitment to excellence.
In addition to her distinguished career, Janice was an active member of her community and various organizations. She was a charter member of The National Museum of African American History and Culture. She was very active in her homeowner’s association where she served in various Board committee positions including Committee Chair, Vice President, President and current role as Board of Director. Janice was appointed by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisor to serve on the Civil Service Commission Board (at Large #9 District). She was active in the League of Women Voters serving on the Advisory Council.
Janice was a proud member of the Distinguished Zeta Chi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (Fall 1995) where she remained an active member of the sorority.
Janice’s passions extended beyond her professional and community roles. She loved traveling, reading, and above all, spending time with her beloved family. Her warmth, intellectual curiosity, and unwavering support for those she loved will be remembered by all who knew her.
Janice is survived by her loving sister, Tammy Hill-McFadden, and brother-in-law, Paul McFadden, as well as her two cherished nephews, Blair Riley McFadden and Paul Miller McFadden, Jr., and her beloved furry baby Brew McFadden all of Jacksonville, Florida.
Her life was a testament to grace, intellect, and service, and she leaves behind a lasting legacy of love and dedication. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, colleagues, and all those whose lives she touched.
A celebration of Janice’s life will be planned by the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to a charity of your choice that reflects Janice’s lifelong commitment to education, public service, or community empowerment.
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May the Angels watch over you. God bless you and rest in peace.
What a woman! What a life!
Similar to several celebrities, j(J)anice could easily be identified by simply janice, as she often wrote her first name, or Hill as many referred to her with the ultimate respect. Either way, we were identifying a very strong woman, who through her desire for lifelong learning and service, created a lasting legacy of greatness through a dedicated life of servant leadership to others. It seems that janice positively accepted Dr. Martin Luther King’s drumbeat for service to others, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?” She no doubt leaves that challenging inquiry to each of us.
During times like these, I’m often reminded of one of Maya Angelou’s famous quotes that is so fitting in remembering janice’s illustrious life: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” janice’s life of passionate, positive interaction with others will forever produce the type of respect and dignity that will ensure that acquaintances and colleagues, alike, will always remember how wonderful she made them feel.
To janice’s family, sister Tammy, brother-in-law Paul, and nephews Blair Riley and Paul Miller, may God bless and keep you during this time, and provide the “Balm of Gilead” that helps you remember the meaningful and fulfilling life of this wonderful woman, who faithfully served so many people. I first met janice in 1991. During our relationship over the years, she would sometimes feel it necessary to lovingly remind me of an important issue. So, unless I’m remiss, her beloved furry baby Brew should be mentioned also.
Ms. Janice, you will be fondly remembered and sorely missed.
Lisa Johnson
…. until we meet again Ms. Janice!
To the family: I am deeply sorry for your loss. May you find peace in the love and support around you, although I’d like to add that I’m a firm believer that when we lose someone close and who we love dearly, they continue to live on through us and give us unbelievable strength!
May Flights of Angels Sing Janice to the Heavens and May Her Spirit Soar!!!
“ A Mighty Tree has Fallen”
How Did They Live?
Not, how did they die, but how did they live? Not, what did they gain, but what did they give? These are the units to measure the worth of a person as a person, regardless of birth.
Not, what was their church, nor what was their creed? But had they befriended those really in need? Were they ever ready, with a word of good cheer, To bring back a smile, to banish a tear?
Not, what did the sketch in the newspaper say, But how many were sorry when they passed away?- Anon
Let me borrow this anonymous poem to celebrate the life of Janice Laschone Hill. How did she live? As the African proverb goes – it is the one who has known that can speak about it. Janice was a legend at CBP, where she spent most of her working life. She had so much knowledge – you would never be disappointed if you ever needed her to give you guidance on anything procurement-related. If she did not know the answer, she would tell you, and then she would ask you to share the knowledge if you found an answer. My BFF and I called her the Oracle – like the Oracle in The Matrix! She was so knowledgeable but humble about it. She was a beautiful, gentle, quiet, classy and eloquent lady and a lady she was. What a role model!
CBP is where I met Janice 18 years ago as my Division Director. She had 2 Branch Chiefs reporting to her but they both left for other Agencies almost around the same time. Janice did not miss a beat and went on to work with both groups as if nothing had happened. It was through Janice that I learned that as a supervisor, you were not to entertain “gossip” about any of your team members from your team. What lessons didn’t one learn from Janice? One day when I was distraught from an incident, she said to me – “calm down – don’t worry about it – it’s only work.” She did not mock me or brush the issue away…she called me into her office to talk to me and to comfort me and I have never forgotten that incident. One of her favorite sayings to me was “they’ll figure it out!” Oh, how I wish I could hear you say that again with the wave of your forefinger that I’ve come to know so well!
What can I say as I mourn my mentor, teacher, friend and finally a sister from another mother? I miss you every day, but I know that our time was up – and it’s no cliché as we say that God knew that it was time for you to come home and that is what He did – called you home. You wanted your loved ones near and I was lucky and blessed to have been one of them. Thank you for your trust and belief in me that I would be there for you in your time of need. I’m so grateful for all the time I was able to spend with you, even until your last breath. Our last argument about directions to Target from your condo, still plays in my mind like it was yesterday. Even though I smile when I think about it, it brings tears to my eyes as well; as in true Janice fashion – you had the last word and thinking back, it was lovely to have had that kind of relationship with you.
You have left a void that will not be filled; that cannot be filled. You had promised me that you would visit Ghana with me – but what happened? How do we go on even as we know that life is for the living? You will forever be in my heart as well as in the hearts of those who love and care about you. Rest in perfect peace with the Lord.
Janice da yie! Nyame nfa wo nsie
Janice rest in peace. May God keep you in his bosom!
I had the honor and pleasure of working with Janice in the 1990s. She was a marvelous colleague – a dedicated worker, brilliant and she cared deeply for the efficiency and integrity of the US Customs acquisition program. She worked on numerous highly complex and important projects. She is someone I look back upon to remember a time of accomplishments and expertise. May she rest in peace.