She was born to Cecil Ely & Wanda Davis on October 27, 1938 and grew up in Duncan, Oklahoma.
Jean is survived by her sister Barbara Phillips of Oklahoma City, children Karen McDonald, Johnny & Roger Hays, all of Shawnee, Oklahoma and Melissa Wickersham & husband Rodney of Oklahoma City, Step-son Anyia & wife Dana Hand of Oklahoma City, 18 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents Cecil & Wanda, her husband Ernie "Skeeter" Hand, step-son Ernie Hand Jr, daughter Michele Martin, sisters Ruth Black & Gloria Brown and her grandson Cody Martin.
Jean Martin retired from Lucent Technology and enjoyed camping, crocheting, was a master at cross word puzzles and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a wonderful mother and nana who dedicated her life to improving the lives of others. She was a strong woman who faced every challenge in her life with courage and dignity. She was a source of inspiration to us all and will be deeply missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.