Janice Beary

Janice Beary has dedicated her professional life to ministry since 1988. She began her path early through singing in the choir, teaching Sunday school, and participating in productions, which evolved into a calling to work with senior citizens by planning events, leading workshops on Medicare, and providing companionship through visits and activities. In 1988, she incorporated Unlimited Priority Services Incorporated, a not-for-profit organization through which she mentored pregnant teens on finance, respect, and abstinence, and has continued mentoring teenagers since that time. Beary served as a foster mother for over 16 years, raising children as her own and supporting them through college and beyond. She also established Prior's Prayer Partners to support women through prayer and mutual aid, visited nursing homes and dialysis centers regularly to sing, pray, and encourage residents, and provides Thanksgiving baskets to those in need. As part of her ministry, Beary writes and directs plays addressing real-life spiritual and social issues, including titles such as If I Go to Hell and Don't Like It, Can I Change My Mind? and The Knock at the Door. She earned a degree in business management after initially studying to become an RN, and holds certificates in finance for churches and working with women. Beary is a Gavin woman and previously served as secretary of the American Heart Association, contributing to the development of a clinic serving lower-income populations. Her recognitions include Woman of the Year from the Gavin Women's Organization and Women's Day, along with additional certificates and honors. She attributes her perseverance and success to the teachings of her grandmother, who instilled values of hard work, helping others, and never quitting.