Jean Ellen McGuire

Jean Ellen McGuire, 67, of Chesterfield, Va., passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2010, at Thomas John Cancer Hospital in Richmond, Va. She was born on September 17, 1942, in Wytheville, Va. She lived in Cloverdale, Va., before moving to Chesterfield, Va., 48 years ago. She loved crafts and making things with her hands, like quilts, jewelry and crocheted items. Mrs. McGuire is survived by her husband of 49 years, Roy William McGuire, of Chesterfield; two sons, James William and Kimberly McGuire, of Richmond, and Roy Timothy and Sheryl McGuire, of Sandstone, Va.; one daughter, Pamela Lynn McGuire, of Chesterfield; three sisters, Judy Mitchell, of Pulaski, Va., her twin sister, Jane and Alvin Thomas, of Botetourt County, Va., and Lucy and David Parker, of Botetourt County, Va.; and one brother, Huey and Evelyn Wheeler, of Amelia County, Va. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Obie and Amanda Wheeler; two sisters, Euva (Pat) Keister and Dot Whitt; and three brothers, Buddy Wheeler, Pete Wheeler and Obie Wheeler Jr. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2010, at Rader Funeral Home with her grandson, Pastor Charles Richard Schenck, officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Daleville, Va.