Jean Rourke Hillegass

She was the epitome of grace and class and will be sorely missed.

My deepest sympathy to all of dear Jean's family. The memories that she left with each of you-will always be a part of your life-now and forever. Was so glad I urged her to join DAR and that started the ball rolling. Am so proud of the way she did her research to join other heritage groups. She has opened the door for many of you to do likewise. She and Reon were such good friends to Bruce and me-we truly enjoyed their company so many times. Her passing leaves a big hole in my heart....

My dad and Mr. Hillegass grew up together and were best friends in their youth. My brother and I grew up with the Hillegass kids. Mrs. Hillegass was always the sweetest, most loving mom and I have a very fond memory of the last time I saw her. She was truly an angel on earth.

I was so sad to read about the passing of Jean. I left the theatre 17 years ago but it feels like just yesterday that I saw her smiling face. She was such a classy lady and everyone looked up to her.

Dear Family,

Love and prayers to you all at this sad time. Jean was a very special person!

Dr. Anne-Taylor Cahill
President, Pickett Buchanan Chapter, UDC

Dear Hillegass Family, Anne and I are sorry to hear of your Mother's untimely death. We have known her through the SAR for many years. I was chairman of the SAR Congresses during the time your father was moving up through the various national offices to become President General from the Congress in San Antonio in 1996 when he was elected and his Congress in Baltimore when he went out of office so I worked closely with him. I believe he was born in Baltimore as well and became a dual...

Jean. You're one of those people whom one never forgets. You were a gracious, intelligent woman who never failed to welcome everyone. Thank you for all your service to the community, to the Theatre, and for being a shining example of how a Life ought to be lived.