Jean Anne Whitaker

Brother Ralph Bowler & sister-in-law Janie Bowler. Jean grew up in Orange and went to Kilgore Jr College and Lamar University. Jean later met and married Barry Wayne Whitaker August 21, 1971. Who had three children, Andrea Nanette Whitaker, Christie Michelle Rook (Whitaker), and Christopher Lance Whitaker

Preceded in death by her parents Herndon & Iris Bowler, daughter Andrea Nanette Whitaker, aunts and uncles Laura & Herman Bowler, Evelyn & Carl Hubert, Mae & Harold Cole, Larue & Tony Garbiso, Mary & Raymond Toney, Vera & Wendel Dunn, Lillie & Henry Petry, and survived by husband of fifty-one years, Barry Whitaker, son, Christopher Lance Whitaker, daughter, Christie Michelle Rook, son-in-law Daniel Rook, and granddaughter Andrea Rook.

Loved by many Brother-in-laws Don Whitaker and wife Lana, Stanley Whitaker and wife Darlene, Nephews Keith Whitaker and wife Linda, Gary Whitaker and wife Kim, Dwayne and wife Kari Whitaker, Denny Whitaker; and their children; Alisha & Taylor Murphy, Heather Whitaker, Justin Whitaker, and his children; William & Olivia Taylor, Charlotte Karam, Emma, Lily, Ford Whitaker, Matthew Whitaker, Brent Whitaker, Brooke Whitaker.

And loved by many other friends and coworkers who admired Jean’s kind and nurturing personality. Jean loved animals and was shocked when Barry came home with a puppy golden retriever, asking him “Do you see the size of those feet? Do you know how big she is going to get?” Despite that Maddie melted her heart and filled it with many years of joy. Jean was faithful, dependable, and loving to all she met and enriched the lives of everyone she met.

Jean loved her family, all of them and loved the ones that were not her own as if they were. Providing a helping hand or an ear to listen to anyone’s worries or concerns. Jean loved watching the Astros and the Texans and cheering them on just as much as much as she cheered and encouraged everyone to succeed. Jean also loved spending time outdoors with frequent trips to the coast to go spend time with family and go fishing. Jean worked hard for many years doing CPA work which afforded her to make many friends and colleagues along her career path.

Although Jean may not have been as rich or as famous monetarily as Oprah by giving out money or gifts, one thing was sure you knew you were getting was a true generous person who could share her love and love for life and would say you are loved.

A memorial service for Jean will be held Friday, July 22, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Forest Park - The Woodlands Funeral Home, 18000 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands, TX 77384.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestparkthewoodlands.com for the Whitaker family.