Jean Gregory

Jean Gregory obituary, Cherryville, NC

Jean Gregory

Jean Gregory Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. on Dec. 19, 2025.
Mrs. Jean Herrin Gregory, 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Trinity Ridge in Hickory.
Jean was born on March 19, 1947 in Mecklenburg County, NC a daughter of the late Mimz Crawford Herrin, Sr. and Helen Marie Laws Herrin. She was retired from J.P. Stevens in Stanley. Jean was a woman of strong faith, quiet strength and unconditional love. She was very special to all who knew and loved her.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Gregory.
Survivors include her daughter, Teresa Keithley and husband Jamie of Leland; three grandchildren, Summer Cheek and husband Myron; Brandon Short and Brittany Short; her great grandchildren, Adelae, Annalise and Adam Cheek.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00PM on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at New Life Family Worship Center in Kings Mountain.
Burial will be private.
Memorials may be made to Tryon Elementary School, 2620 Tryon Courthouse Road, Bessemer City, NC 28016.
A guest register is available at www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com
Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family.

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