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Jean Broome Obituary

Jean H. Broome

Greenville

Mrs. Jean Hobbs Broome, 87, passed away Wednesday morning, April 23, 2013.

Born in Luthersville, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Jesse Alton and Alma Albright Hobbs. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

She was a graduate of West Georgia College. Jean lived her life in Chamblee, GA and Jacksonville, FL where she made friends easily. She was an avid card player and loved dancing to the sounds of Big Band music. While in Jacksonville, Jean was a lifetime member of the Hospital Auxiliary serving as a 25 year volunteer with Memorial Hospital. She was an active member of Faith United Methodist Church, participating in numerous ways including UMW and women's ministries. After her relocation 5 years ago to Greenville, she enjoyed being a member of Covenent UMC in Greer. Most importantly was her love for Jesus, her family and as in Proverbs 31, they now arise and call her "blessed".

She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, J. W. "Jimmy" Broome; her brother, J.A. Hobbs and sisters, Eleanor Stubbs Christian and Carolyn Massey. She is survived by her loving daughters and sons-in-law, Melanie and Pearson Flowers of Gastonia, NC, and Marsha and Dan Bunnell of Greer; her grandchildren, Wesley Flowers, Brian Bunnell and Carrie B. Tiller and husband, Ryan; great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Charlotte Tiller; goddaughter, Mary Lou Almand; and her nieces, nephews and their families.

Services for Mrs. Broome will be 11:00am, Thursday, April 25, at Covenant United Methodist Church in Greer with the Reverends Darren Hook and Brian Bunnell officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the Welcome Center at Covenant. Interment will be at 5:00pm at Luthersville United Methodist Church in Luthersville, GA.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Covenant United Methodist Church.

The Mackey Mortuary.

Published by The Greenville News on Apr. 24, 2013.
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Jean was such a wonderful lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

Mike & Mary Gable

April 26, 2013

My dear aunt, Jean, was a model of kindness, grace, and faith. Bill and I send our love to Melanie, Marsha,and their wonderful families.
Betty Matthews Bonnett

April 26, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Jean was very special and I will remember the many good times we shared.

Beverly Taylor

April 25, 2013

Marsha and Melanie,
My prayers are with you and your family. Your mother was a shining example of pure grace. I will always have fond memories of her at Peeler.

Judy (Burkhalter) Morgan

April 25, 2013

Oh, Mimi! What dear memories I have of her, summers in Jacksonville, wonderful meals prepared, back scratching and so much more. She was such a dear Jesus loving woman, and I'm thankful that she's breathing and dancing freely with Jesus! Many prayers to Marsha and your family while you adjust to life without her. We love you!

Lauren and Chad Rowland

April 24, 2013

Marsha and family,

Oh what a reunion that's taking place in heaven with your Mom and Dad and other family members! My heart, my prayers and my thoughts are with you every step of the way even though I cannot be there in person for you. I love your family dearly. I pray God will comfort you and give you a peace that passes all understanding.

Gina Cartner

April 24, 2013

Marsha and Melanie,

Your parents were and will always be special to us. We will treasure the good times we had at Winters Chapel and remember you both with prayers and love.
Steve and Sandra (Morgan) Lackland

April 24, 2013

Deepest symphathy to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Palmer Family

April 23, 2013

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