Norma Jean Bland

Dear Bland Family,

I was so sorry to hear of Jean's passing. She was always such a joy to talk to when she called Burlington. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Dawn Hogan (Burlington)

I was so shocked to hear about Jean's passing. Not only she was my son, Nathan's "mama Jean" for most of his early ages, she was my dearest friend for years. Jean's "easy to talk to" attitude made one felt at home. I learned so much from her how to be a good mom.

Pop & family - Philip, Nathan & I are so sorry to learn about this sad new late. We missed a chance to say good-bye to our dearest and most wonderful friend whom we had the opportunity to meet and will never forget. Our...

Just found out about Jean's passing. I worked with her at Lewis Gale and she
was always a positive, upbeat person!
You all have my heartfelt sympathy.

Her joyous sprite will be missed. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time.

To the Family,

I am sorry for your loss. Jean was so very special to all of us. I have known her since i moved into the neighborhood in 1996. She was the grandma of the neighborhood, always looking out for us kids, and one of the reasons I decided to work with children. Thank you so much Jean! You are an inspiration to all of us and we will never forget you.

I loved Mama Jean, and I have since I was 12. I just found out tonight that she was gone, and I am soooo sorry that she is! She was such a special woman!!!

Samantha (Irish) Hammond

larry,carolyn,teresa,& clyde,
i am very sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. she was a very special lady. i know that you and all the kids she watched over the years will think of her often as will i. my prayers are with you all, and i will be in contact soon.

bill sullivan

Jean will be missed greatly and anyone who ever had the privilage of ever knowing her will miss her terribly. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. I will miss seeing her come down the road in that white suv to pick up Neal about every day and she always made time to stop and ask about us. She is an angel. Never to be forgotten!