Jean was preceded in death by her brother Harold Fitch of West Chester, sister Virginia Malman of Delaware, husband Red, and son David. She is survived by her son John of Arizona and son Steven (Tracy) of Georgia, and their children Sara Lips and Shawn McIntire.
Jean graduated in 1951 from West Chester High School where she made lifelong friends. In 1960, she married Conrad "Red" Lips, who was stationed at Dover Air Force Base. They moved to Arizona where they had three children: Steven, David, and John. Jean loved her cats, bowling, cards, and playing board games.
A visitation for Jean will be held Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:30 AM at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, Arizona 85338. A funeral service will occur Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 12:30 PM, 926 S. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, Arizona 85338. A burial will occur Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 2:30 PM at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85024.