Jean was born in Comanche County, Kansas and raised in Coldwater, Kansas. She was a graduate of Kansas State University ('42). She moved to Dallas in 1950 and began work for DISD as a Food Services Director. After retiring in 1983 she worked as a legal librarian until 2005. Jean was preceded in death by her parents (Butler & Iva) and brother Jerry. Survivors include lifelong friends and loving cousins.