She was born on January 16, 1930 in Star City, IN to the late Insley and Ruth Berkshire.
Jean is survived by her daughter Linda (Chester) Graham; her son, Michael Wothke; her grandchildren, John Ridge Jr, Brian Ridge, Lindsay Caballero, Grace Wothke; her great grandchildren, Naida Ridge, Derrick Ridge, Adriana Caballero, David Caballero Jr, Kayla Ridge; and great great grandchildren, Hayden Leslie, Paisley Leslie, Leveigh Miller-Steinman, Ryleigh Miller-Steinman and her sister-in-law, Sandi Berkshire and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene "Benny" Wothke, her brothers, John (Darlene) Berkshire, Jack (Donna) Berkshire, Dennis Berkshire.