Ima Jean McBee

Ima Jean McBee
Ima Jean McBee, age 91, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Golden Age Nursing Home, Braymer, Missouri. She was born on March 9, 1932, in Carroll County, Missouri to George and Minnie Green. Jean attended school in Braymer and graduated in 1950. On December 24, 1950, she married Chet McBee.
Jean was a farmer's wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker, 4-H leader, tax collector, and also owned and operated a custom drapery shop. She greatly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and she babysat them nearly every day. She loved garage sales, estate sales and was always ready to go some place. She would always say, "Just let me get my shoes on!" Jean was ready and willing to pull a joke on someone at any time. She was a great cook, had a garden, did home canning/freezing, and anything that was required of farm life. After retirement, she and her husband stayed busy doing Meals on Wheels and helping others. She was an avid volunteer for her church and also belonged to several organizations.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Chester McBee; one brother, David Green, son-in-law, Curtis Timmons, and in-laws, Neal and Nina McBee. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Timmons of Braymer, Missouri; son, Christopher McBee and wife, Jaclyn, of Braymer, Missouri; grandson, Mason McBee and granddaughter, Avery McBee.
Funeral services will be held at the Braymer Methodist Church, Braymer, Missouri, on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Friends may call at the Lindley Pitts Funeral Home, Braymer, Missouri, on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Burial will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, Braymer, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Braymer Methodist Church and/or Golden Age Nursing Home, and left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601. Online condolences may be made at www.lindleyfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Pitts Funeral Home, Braymer, Missouri.