Jean Washburn

Jean Bluford Washburn VIRGINIA BEACH - Jean Bluford Washburn, a longtime resident of Virginia Beach, passed away peacefully April 6, 2010. Jean was born Nov. 10, 1917 in Norfolk. She was predeceased by her parents, Lillian and Vernon Bluford. Raised in Norfolk, Jean graduated from Maury High school and received her degree in journalism from the University of Alabama. Jean was a 27-year employee of Virginia Beach City Public Schools and a fifth grade teacher at Linkhorn Park Elementary School. Her passions in life were teaching, Little Theater, bridge, the beach, sports, music and volunteer work. She is survived by a son, Stephen Lloyd Hanes of Memphis, Tenn., and a daughter and son-in-law, Susie and Bill Skaggs of The Villages, Fla. The family wishes to express their love and gratitude to Lisa Whitehead and the staff at Atria Life Guidance who brought compassionate care and comfort to Jean during her final journey. A memorial service will be held at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, on Thursday, April 15, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad, the Virginia Beach Little Theatre or to the Virginia Beach SPCA. Online condolences may be made at www.hdoliver.com.