In 1958, she and her husband, Harold Gainey moved from Dunn, North Carolina to Pensacola, Florida to begin what would become a 33-year career at Monsanto.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Gainey; her siblings, Maebelle Bowden, John B. Creech, Jr., Buddy Creech, June Knox, and Margie Stoudt; granddaughter, Whitney Anne Hair.
She is survived by her children, Allen (Judy) Gainey, Dunn, NC; Stanley (Pat) Gainey, Fayetteville, NC; Renee Gainey Hair, Dunn, NC; David (Kathy) Gainey, Pensacola, FL; Grandchildren Lisa Brooks, Michelle Barnes, Michael Gainey, Ashlyn Floyd and Joshua Gainey plus 8 great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Janice's life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel, 3351 Scenic Highway. Inurnment will follow at Bayview Memorial Park.