Jeanne was born on September 19, 1925 in St. Louis, MO. She was a member of the Honor Society, graduating early at 16 after being advanced two grade levels. Jeanne was a homemaker and a devoted wife for sixty years.
Jeanne is survived by her daughter, Gayle Ann Kirkendoll; her grandchildren, Joseph Ryan Kirkendoll and Megan Kristy Thomas; her great-grandson, Dublin James Thomas and soon to arrive great-granddaughter. Her husband, William Willingham, a retired captain of the Los Angeles Fire Dept. and past fighter pilot in WWII preceded Jeanne in death in 2006 and her son, Steve Willingham preceded her in death in 1988.
Jeanne's family wrote, "She will be missed by family and friends and will forever be in our hearts."
Arrangements under the direction of Eternal Valley Memorial Park Mortuary, Newhall, CA.