Jean Marie Cuson

On Monday, December 26th, 2022, Jean Marie Cuson, beloved mother of Kelly, Devin and Jeremy; grandmother of Ashley, Paige, Devin, Chloe and Ryan, passed away. She was 81.

She survived her beloved husband of over 50 years, Robert Terry.

Graduating from Western Michigan University with a master's degree in education, she alternated between teaching and counseling for over 25 years.

During retirement, Jean focused on her passion for design. Ever the perfectionist, she relentlessly redecorated her home and enlisted her husband as her contractor-in-chief.

Others took note and eventually she was decorating their homes, too.

Her work is, perhaps, best described as eclectic, often combining elements from styles such as new American, art deco and traditional country.

An avid reader, Jean could often be found lost in a book with her faithful feline friend, Puddy, curled up nearby. She was particularly fond of presidential biographies, Pat Conroy and John Grisham.

When reading did not satisfy, she was also a dedicated cruciverbalist, regularly completing the New York Times' crossword. This is a trait she passed on to her children.

To those who knew her well, she possessed simultaneously a razor-sharp wit and a deep sense of compassion. Always an excellent listener, fierce defender, kind and gentle, she personified these qualities within her family, friends, students and profession.

She will be forever missed.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Alzheimer's Foundation of America at https://alzfdn.org/support-us/donate/.