Devoted mother and wife Jean Ann Greathouse (nee Herbrand) died unexpectedly at Seton Medical Center on August 19, 2019 in Austin, Texas at the age of 67. She courageously fought Lupus and related heart issues for many years.
Jean is survived by her husband, Cecil Greathouse; her only daughter Elizabeth Ann (Barron) Moody of Schenectady, New York; her sisters Lynn Woelke of Prescott Valley, Arizona, Janice (Dennis) Jadwin of Universal City, Texas and Mary Pat (Guy) Smith of Pomona, California; and her brother Jim (Kim) Herbrand of Aurora, Colorado; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her mother Teresa Herbrand, of Denver, Colorado, and her father James Herbrand, of Tucson, AZ.
Jean was born on April 7, 1952 in Denver, Colorado to Teresa and James Herbrand. She graduated from Azusa High School and moved to Denver Colorado. She married Cecil Greathouse, a college student, in 1972. After Cecil graduated, they moved to Austin Texas. Jean began working for Texas Instruments as an assembler and stayed in that position for several years. Six years after they moved to Austin, the couple welcomed one child into their home and Jean became a full time homemaker and mother.
Elizabeth remembers her as a kind, loving, patient mother who encouraged her to pursue her goals and to fulfill her dreams. Jean could always be found helping at events Elizabeth was involved in, including the Westwood Warrior Marching Band, Girl Scouts, school activities and dance.
Jean was accomplished at miniature building, quilting and sewing. She was a generous and loyal individual who loved building miniatures and who was passionate about being a wonderful a mom. Jean was an active and dedicated member, as well an elected official, of several of the Austin miniature groups, She often volunteered to assist or lead the clubs in hosting events and house parties.
A viewing is scheduled for August 27, 2019 at 12 PM and the funeral will follow at 1 PM at Cook-Walden Chapel of the Hills Funeral Home at 9700 Anderson Mill Road, Austin Texas 78750. All who knew Jean are welcome to attend and celebrate her life.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Seton Hospital, directed to the: SMCA Heart Transplant Ventricular Assist program, at https://supportseton.org/donate/under the Seton Fund selection.
Or to: The Wild Animal Sanctuary https://www.wildanimalsanctuary.org/donate
The family would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to the Seton doctors, nurses, caregivers and hospital staff for their efforts, care and dedication.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cookwaldenchapelofthe hills.com.
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