Janice S. Gear, 64, received her angel wings on Friday, December 12, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Hampton, Jan graduated from Kecoughtan High School in 1968, then attended the College of William and Mary and Old Dominion University before graduating from the TNCC School of Nursing #1 in her class, at which time she began her career in nursing. She has worked the last 14 years as an RN at Riverside Brentwood Medical Center. Jan attended Hampton Baptist Church, was Past President of Phoebus Unit #48 American Legion Auxiliary, and her diagnosis inspired the movement to start a Relay For Life event in Hampton, for which she served as Co-chair. Jan was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother and inspiration to many. She is survived by her husband, Tom Gear; daughter, Shannon G. Williams and husband Anthony; son, Ryan T. Gear; sister, Jane Burckard and husband Bill; brother Robert Sigler and wife Jenny; mother-in-law Anna Gear; eight grandchildren; and her dog Chip and cat Jerry. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Vera Sigler; and her brother Charles "Robin" Sigler IV. The family wishes to extend many thanks to Medi Home Hospice, Dr. Alberico and staff of Virginia Oncology, Hampton Baptist Church, Riverside Brentwood Medical Center, Eileen Kennedy and countless others for their loving care and support during Jan's illness. Throughout her battle with cancer, Jan was tenacious in the fight and an inspiration to all around her. The family will receive friends Monday from 6-8 PM at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 S. Armistead Ave, Hampton. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Tuesday at Hampton Baptist Church, 40 Kings Way, Hampton. At other times the family will be at 202 N. Willard Ave, Hampton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship Fund, 202 N. Willard Ave, Hampton, VA 23663. "YGLD"