Jean Rasco Barrett, 87 years old, of Statesville passed away peacefully on March 15, 2018. Jean was born on December 29, 1930 in Birmingham, AL to the late Eulose T. and Cora Lenora Rasco. Prior to her retirement, Jean worked at the First Baptist Church in Statesville as the food director and also assisted in with the daycare. After she retired from the church, Jean and her husband Oscar operated a campground in Fancy Gap, VA for about 7 years. Jean loved to read, loved her four legged family members and Oscar and Jean enjoyed their retirement traveling and camping with family and friends.
Jean was predeceased by her beloved husband Oscar Barret in 2001 and is survived by her son, Bruce Barrett of Statesville; her daughter, Kim Sain and her husband Don of Statesville; her brother, Morris Rasco of Birmingham, Al and two grandsons, Brandon Sain and Thomas Barrett.
Family wishes to thank Crystal, Melia and Megan of Iredell County Hospice and Palliative Care for the loving care they offered Jean.
Jean will be buried in Birmingham, AL with her husband Oscar and all services will be handled by Ridout’s Trussville Chapel in Birmingham, AL.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Iredell County Hospice and Palliative Care or the Firs Baptist Church of Statesville in Jean’s memory.
Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is honored to serving the Barrett family.
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