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Jean Perrin Derrick
1952 - 2023
Jean Perrin Derrick
1952 - 2023
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Jean Derrick Obituary
Jean was born 3/22/1952 and raised in Brownsville, Texas. From a young age, Jean was drawn to the thrill of the hunt. She spent countless hours riding her horses and training for competitions and quickly established herself as one of the top riders in the region. She was a regular participant in local hunting events and later became a mentor to young riders, always willing to share her knowledge and experience with others. Serving as the First Flight Fieldmaster for Belle Meade Hunt, her dedication and passion for Foxhunting inspired many to take up the sport.
Jean graduated from Furman University, the Second in her class. She then attended USC Law School and went on to practice Law in Lexington for 35 years.
Jean is survived by her son Trent and daughter-in-law Hannah. She was looking forward to the arrival of her first grandchild at the end of January.
A true free spirit who loved life, Jean will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and the entire Foxhunting community. She will be remembered for her kindness and generosity; her loss will be felt by all who knew her.
A memorial service will be held in Jean's honor on February 17th at 10 am at
Belle Meade Hunt
3532 Wrightsboro Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
For Non-Hunt Members, RSVP to [email protected].
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association in Jean's name. P.O. Box 11910 Columbia SC 29211.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Don Ray
December 24, 2024
Jean represented me in a case when nobody else would. I sued my ex for fraud years after our divorce was finalized and Jean took it all the way to the South Carolina Supreme court to prove the extrinsic fraud. Knowing that you are right and proving that you are right can be very different. Jean believed in my case when no other attorney would and she was the BEST in my book. I was looking to see how she was doing when I found out about her tragic death. I just wanted to thank her again. I know she is in a good place.
Mary A Ewing
January 22, 2024
Missing you, Jean.
Lori Brown
December 27, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Grainne Mc Mahon
December 13, 2023
Jean was one in a million, we came from Ireland England and Scotland to foxhound and Jean welcomed us with a grin from ear to ear. What a wonderful time we had and we planned wonderful return trips for Jean, only to have her taken away too soon. Thank you Jean for the memories x Gráinne Mc Mahon
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Patrick Reardon
April 30, 2023
My wife and I remember Jean so dearly. She was a close friend in law school, but we lost touch after we left Columbia for Texas. Jean was a shining light in law school, and I admired her intellect. I will remember her freckled good looks atop that giant thoroughbred. We are shocked. Her son and daughter-in-law lost a dear family member.
Billy Mishoe
April 16, 2023
This is late in coming; but, believe me, Jean has been in my thoughts a lot since her passing. She and I worked together for more years than I can remember, and she helped me through some trying cases of my own. Over the years, I like to think that we became friends, and I will always treasure her as a friend and as the best legal help I could have ever hoped for.
Jane Plumley
February 15, 2023
I am so fortunate to have met Jean last year at Belle Meade. She was quite the horsewoman and a generous soul. Miss Jean will be missed, her spirit will live on. Keep the pace and have fun. My condolences to her family and friends.
sincerely,
Jane Plumley
Henrietta Golding
February 15, 2023
So sorry to learn that Jean passed away. We were in law school together and over the years, we would see each other occasionally. She was a good human being and will be missed. Henri
Tim Powers
February 15, 2023
Jean was a friend from my days at Furman. When I was informed of her tragic death I felt this sense of youth lost. A very strong personality and presence has been silenced but is in the comforting hands of our Lord. God bless you Jean.
Ann webber
February 6, 2023
My fox hunting buddy, you will be greatly missed.
Pam (Hannah´s Mom)
January 30, 2023
How saddened my heart is with the passing of our sweet Jean. I will be forever grateful to her for Blessing us with her Son Trent whom is a wonderful young man , husband and son in law. Her legacy will continue to live through Trent and her soon to be grandson. Jean we will miss you and I am thankful for the gift of your life you shared. Hugs and prayers to everyone who knew her.
Dawn Corley/ The Charleston Silver Lady
January 27, 2023
Jean was a wonderful friend, attorney and rider. Most of all, she loved her family and tradition. Her son Trent and daughter-in- law, Hannah meant everything to her. She loved them with her whole heart. Jean wanted to make memories with everyone she knew. She certainly did with me and with all of us who loved her. We had a mutual love of silver which was something we both enjoyed chasing after. Jean loved The Hunt and she loved to hunt for treasure. For me, there will never be another person like her. She was a true southern lady with a legacy that will not allow her to be forgotten. I will miss her always.
Michelle Primm
January 26, 2023
It was and honor and a pleasure to have known Jean.She was a jewel in the crown of foxhunting and her knowledge was a gift b to us all.
Ruth Bernet
January 26, 2023
Jean will be remembered and her lovely presence greatly missed at the biennial Macaulay reunions held around our ancestral settlements in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. "Bless be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love."
Mary Ewing
January 26, 2023
Jean was an amazing woman. I'm so blessed to call her friend. And I am just one of many as she made friends with everyone she met. All the foxhunting community will miss you. But I remind myself that you left us at the top of your game, doing something you loved, and you went quickly.
Gráinne McMahon
January 26, 2023
Rest in peace Jean, you will always be remembered by your Irish fox hunting friends, you gave such joy, Gráinne McMahon on behalf of the Irish Pony Club
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