Jean was born in the District of Columbia and raised in Fairfax County, Virginia. Jean earned Education degrees from James Madison University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. A devoted teacher, Jean taught art and primary school at the Kentucky School for the Blind for 27 years and Sunday school and vacation bible school throughout her life. She also worked with children at the Edison House and the Little Loom House in Louisville.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents; Jesse K. Flowers, Sr. and Viola Fitzharris, her brother; Jesse K. Flowers, Jr. and her stepson; Kenneth Randles.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Raymond Randles; her sister, Janet Kealey; her brother, Thomas E. Flowers; stepson, R. Jeffrey Randles (Sandra); stepdaughter, Kathryn Randles; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
A funeral service to celebrate Jean's life will be held at 10AM on Wednesday, February 21 at Arch L. Heady-Cralle Funeral Home, 2428 Frankfort Ave. Friends may visit on Tuesday at the funeral home from 4-8. Burial will be at Cave Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.