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Jean Fox Obituary
Jean was the youngest of four daughters born to the late William and Roberta (White) Byrd on July 10, 1928, in Fredonia, Ky.
She retired from the Vanderburgh County Building Authority in 1990 after 20 years of service. She was a member of Independence Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and served on the kitchen committee. She served faithfully until her illness made it impossible for her.
She is survived by a daughter, Bonnie J. of Evansville; 5 sons, James K. (Patricia), Bruce E. (Marlene), Willie T. Jr. (Laura), Bobby G. and Gregory S., all of Evansville; a sister, Paulette Hill of Marion, Ky.; 2 brothers-in-law, Edward and Robert A. Fox, both of Evansville; 19 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Willie T. Fox Sr., in October 1994, son, Anthony Wayne in May 1994, her parents and two sisters.
The family would like to give special thanks to Rhonda Withers and the nursing staff at Westpark Rehabilitation Center and to her great-nieces, Lee Mecha Garrett and DeJa Vass for their loving care of "Aunt Jean."
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, at Memorial Baptist Church, officiated by the Rev. Adrian Brooks I, with burial in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Final care and arrangements entrusted to Mason Brothers Memorial Chapel.
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Karen E Swope (Miller)
November 16, 2007
To the Fox Family:
I am sorry to hear about Miss Jean's death. The Miller family has known the family for many years. She was a beautiful person. I pray God will wrap His loving arms around the entire family during this time of grief. To my nephews Dion and Tre, I say a special prayer for you all. Bonnie and Willie, God bless you all.
From the Miller family, and Karen, Shaun and Tim Swope
Zreeta Hardin
November 16, 2007
To the Fox Family, We would like to express to you our deepest sympathy in the homegoing of your dear loved one. I know mere words cannot heal the hurt that you feel only God can and he is ever close to you right now when you need him the most.
Armandus & Zreeta Hardin
Mr & Mrs Jeffery Greene
November 15, 2007
To the Fox family: We are so sorry for your loss. Just know that we will be praying for you and the family.
Shyra Moody
November 15, 2007
To the Fox family: You all will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers, love you all dearly.
Shyra and Undray Moody II
Lacy, Jerri, and Lisa Gray & Jeri (Pumpkin) Gray-Browder
November 15, 2007
To Bonnie and Family:
On behalf of the Gray and Browder family I want to take this time to extend our sympathy to you. As a child, I remember Mrs. Jean sitting next to my mom in the choir singing soprano at Independence Baptist Church. I remember one of the songs she would lead all the time was "Don't You Need My Savior Too." She will be missed. God bless you during this time.
Kevin Vaughn
November 14, 2007
To Bonnie: We are very sorry that we cannot make your mother's service. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Kevin (Weeze), wife Lorie Vaughn & Sister Kim Ray
Susie McKnight-Smith
November 14, 2007
Bonnie, Sorry I can't be there, but you are in our prayers and in our hearts. Keep in mind that she is at peace and resting in the arms of the father. Love, Susie Mcknight-Smith
Audrey & Robert Fox
November 14, 2007
Bonnie, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort because I know that there is no greater bond than that between a parent and child.
Pastor Floyd Edwards
November 14, 2007
"If when you give the best of your service,
Telling the world that the Savior has come,
Be not dismayed what ever betides you,
He'll understand and say well done."
Well done thy good and faithful servant of the Most High!
Rest in Peace dear servant.
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