M. “Jean” Thomas, 94 of Kendallville and formerly of Markle passed away at Orchard Pointe Assisted Living on Sunday March 5, 2023. Upon graduating from Manchester College Jean began her nursing career in private duty. After several years of private duty, Jean began working at Lutheran Hospital as a surgical nurse. She later took a positon at Huntington Hospital supervising surgery prior to returning to Lutheran Hospital in the same positon. During her time as the head of surgery at Lutheran Jean was proud to have been a part of the first heart transplant surgery. Jean enjoyed sewing and gardening but most importantly she loved to read. At times, she could be found with hundreds of books by her side. When Jean was not reading books she was either doing one of her many crossword puzzles or cheering on her beloved IU basketball team. Jean was known as a caregiver and supporter of all people. Even when off the clock she never stopped being a nurse. Jean constantly gave aid to those in her community in need of medical advice and attention. She was always looking to help.
Jean was born on April 1, 1928 in South Bend, the daughter of the late Homer and Josephine (DeJarnatt) Terry.
She was united in marriage to Robert Thomas on November 25, 1951 in Columbia City. He preceded her in death on May 13, 2021.
Survivors include a daughter: Jill (Kurt) Dougherty of Wolcotville; a brother: Tim (Karen) Terry of Linn Creek, MS; five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son Jerry Thomas, two brothers: Jack Terry, and Bill Terry; and a sister: JoAnn Baker.
Visitation will be held on Friday March 17 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford Street Huntington IN 46750
Funeral service will be held on Friday March 17, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. immediately following the visitation at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel.
Interment will take place at Hoverstock Cemetery in Zanesville.
Memorial donations can be made out to the Well’s County Public Library in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street Huntington IN 46750
