Thousands attend Janice McNair's funeral service in Houston

Thousands gathered at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church on July 25 to honor Janice McNair, who passed away at age 89. The matriarch of the Houston Texans was remembered fondly by attendees, including Texans personnel like J.J. Watt, Andre Johnson, and head coach DeMeco Ryans. Cal McNair, her son and the team's CEO, highlighted her commitment to the Houston community and the Texans organization she helped found. Janice McNair, alongside her late husband Bob, played a pivotal role in bringing the NFL back to Houston in 1999. She remained influential with the team until 2024, dedicating herself to philanthropy across the city during her lifetime.

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