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2023

Jean Brohawn Obituary

Jean Coulbourn Brohawn passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 18, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Ada Brown Coulbourn Graham and the late Thomas Coulbourn. She was raised in Harrington. After graduating from the U of DE, she married the love of her life, the late William (Bill) Brohawn Jr. She taught in Dorchester County for 29 years. She and Bill owned the S&M Quik Shop on Sandy Hill Rd.

She is survived by her daughter Melanie, sisters Zena Tucker, and Beth McCraw and sister-in-law Cynthia Yoder. In addition to several nieces, nephews and cousins, she is survived by her niece Michelle McCraw who was one of her caregivers and her great nephew Branson McCraw who brought her much joy.

In addition to her husband and parents, she is proceeded in death by her son Steven Brohawn, brother Clinton Graham, brothers-in-law Lester Tucker Jr and Earl Yoder.

Her body was donated to the Maryland Board of Anatomy and will be cremated. There will be no funeral at her request. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to Saint Jude Hospital for Children, Bayside Animal Refuge, or Coastal Hospice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Star Democrat on Jan. 19, 2023.

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Alexis Adams

January 29, 2023

"You can think of death as a dark valley or as a rainbow bridge - a bridge between two marvelous worlds that all our departed loved ones have crossed and which we, too, will cross one day to be reunited with them." NVP
So sorry for the loss of Mrs Brohawn. She was a delightfully challenging teacher and then later a fun co-worker... Sending my love and prayers. Take care

Jennifer McGlaughlin

January 23, 2023

I was so saddened to hear the news of Mrs. Brohawn´s passing. She was a wonderful teacher with a fabulous sense of humor. She nicknamed me, "Missy McGlaughlin". I will carry fond memories of her always. Keeping Melanie and the rest of her family tucked in my thoughts and prayers.

Gene Price

January 22, 2023

I am so sorry to see obit for Jean. I enjoyed my time with her, and her sense of humor. God be with you all at this time

Sue Smith

January 22, 2023

I´m so sorry for your loss. I have a lot of great memories growing up with Aunt Ada and the family. Love. Sue

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