She graduated from Monticello High School in 1943, received a degree from a Business College in Greensboro and went on to be a secretary at UNC-G where she retired after 25 years of service.
In addition to her parents Jeanetta was preceded in death by her husband Aiden Dexter French of 71 years, brothers Roger and Levon Chrismon, sisters Virgalee Chrismon Stewart, Alene Chrismon Spencer, her eldest daughter Ronda Flowers, son in law William Flowers and son in law David Kostenko.
Jeanetta loved to play bridge, do jigsaw and crossword puzzles, and was an avid fan of ACC Basketball. She dearly loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them most of all. She would rent a house at Oak Island for the whole family to stay one week out of every summer.
She is survived by her three daughters, Nelda French, Susan Kostenko and Abbie Harris, and seven grandchildren, Peter Kostenko, Charity Flowers, Daniel, Anna, Joni, Mary and Gabriel Harris.
Jeanetta was a long time member of St. Paul Presbyterian Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher for many years.
A reception will be held at Advantage Funeral Home, 1900 Vanstory St in Greensboro on Sunday 6/20 from 6pm to 8pm. The funeral service will also be held there on Monday at 2pm followed by a graveside service at Westminster Gardens.
