Jean was born September 28, 1923, in Hamtramck, Michigan, and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Helen Milkowska Jackowski. On December 5, 1941, she married Nicholas C. Kozel who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her eldest son, Anthony M. Kozel, and great-grandson, Porter S. Kozel.
She was a member of Covenant Reformed Church in Harrisonburg. For many years she taught reading at Good Shepherd School and Day Care where she was known as “Grammy” and loved by all.
Jean was an avid reader who also enjoyed expressing her artistic talents in a variety of ways, leaving behind a myriad of pencil drawings, as well as oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings.
Surviving are three sons, George J. (Judy) Kozel, Harrison Township, Michigan, Nickolas G. (Caryn) Kozel, Harrisonburg, Virginia, and Thomas H. (Barbara) Kozel, Algonac, Michigan; 15 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
Her body will be cremated at Lindsey Funeral Home and Crematory in Harrisonburg. Due to recently updated COVID-19 restrictions, the Reverend David Shank will conduct a private memorial service on November 27, 2020 at the Lindsey Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel.
