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Jean Jims Obituary
Born in West Chester, PA, on December 29, 1945, to Randall and Louise Todd, Jean was a devoted mother, and grandmother.
She was a strong and resilient woman overcoming many adversities with courage and grace. Her response to losing her hearing suddenly as an adult was to submerse herself into the Deaf community by transferring her night school credits earned at Goldey Beacom College to Gallaudet University, an all deaf college in Washington DC, graduating with a degree Summa Cum Laude. Another impressive response to adversity was where, after an auto accident caused severe leg injuries and her doctor questioned her ability to walk extensively ever again, she, for decades thereafter, would enjoy walks at Longwood Gardens and mow her own lawn while ambulating with a cane. Her biggest joy was cooking for and hosting visiting family, or traveling to visit family.
Jean is survived by her children, Joseph (Elda), John (Alicia) and Jenna (Angelo) Rodriguez; daughter in law Elizabeth, and her grandchildren, John Jr.("Jay"), Edward ("Eddie"), Ingrid ("Nova") and Ian.
A celebration of Jean's life will be held on May 4th at 1pm at the Kennett Senior Center in Kennett Square, PA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Treetops Kitty Cafe, Kennett Square PA
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Larry & Mary Jane Tolbert
April 24, 2025
What a great loss to your family. Jeannie was a wonderful woman.
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Nova Jims
April 20, 2025
Grandma was so loving and kind. I miss her everyday. Thank you for everything grandma.
Dan bullock
April 19, 2025
Rest in peace my dear cousin. You always kept our family history alive for me. I will miss that.
Thoughts and prayers to your family.
Danny Bullock
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