Jeanne H. Crace

Jeanne H. Crace, 86, of Hamilton passed away May 1, 2025 at her residence.

Visitation will held on Monday 5, 2025 , 11:00 until service time beginning at 12:00 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.

Jeanne was born in Chico, California on November 11, 1938. She lived with her Foster Parents, Ben and Ruby Larson in Paradise, California. She also spent most of her time at her Mother's home near Chico.

Jeanne attended elementary school in Paradise. After graduating from Chico High School she graduated from Dental Hygienist School in Sacramento.

Later she worked in property management , that is where she met Dan, the love of her life in the late 1970's. On June 26, 1981 the couple was married and dedicated their lives to Christ.

During their honeymoon they visited Hamilton, AL and decided this was where they wanted to make their home together.

They bough a small farm at Dugan Creek and moved here in March of 1982. Upon moving here they attended and became faithful members of the Hamilton Church of Christ.

They ran their own construction, remodeling and decorating business for 25 + years. Jeanne was known around town as " That Lady Carpenter".

Dan and Jeanne enjoyed camping, fishing, family vacations, traveling and visiting family in California, Ohio and Kentucky.

Jeanne was a very talented musician with the ability to play several different musical instruments. Jeanne and Dan along with musician friends provided entertainment to many different area festivals, nursing homes, senior centers and charitable events.

Even though Jeanne suffered for many years from the complications of Parkinson's Disease she stood up to the task of dealing with this terrible disease with grace and dignity.

Jeanne was a very kind, caring and compassionate Christian Lady in every sense of the word.

Survivors include, Loving Husband of 43 years: Dan, Daughters: Renee Koehler, Pam Parrish (Bob Murray) and Patty Houser (Paul), Grandchildren: Corey Koehler, Nicholas Koehler, Baby Tiffany, Jimmy Hillard (Kristen) and Megan Keck (Eric),

Great Grandchildren: MacKenzie Tucker, Chloe Tucker, Oliver Keck, Olivia Keck, Baby Hillard on the way, Brothers: Tom Orr (Arlynn), Pat Orr (Denise) Mike Orr (Barbara) Tim Orr (Debbie).

She was preceded in death by, Mother: Ruth Orr, Foster Parents: Ben and Ruby Larson, Daughters: Ruth May and Caroline Hillard, Grandsons: Tim Tucker and Michael English, and Granddaughter: Holly Marie Hillard.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to The Parkinson's Foundation.