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Jean Willey Obituary

Jean Batey Willey 68, passed away peacefully in Pacifica surrounded by family on September 16, 2009. She was born in 1941 in Arkansas to Raymon and Sivella Batey. Beloved wife and best friend of John B. Willey; caring mother to Michele Steinmetz of Greenwood, IN, Danny (Marie) Steinmetz of Rocklin, CA and Len Steinmetz of Pacifica, CA; cherished grandmother of Danielle, Mariah and Madison; loving sister of Lester Batey of Potwin, KS and Judy Prater of Reno, NV; daughter-in-law of Jack Willey of Clearlake, CA. Services will be held on Friday, September 25th at 11:00 am, meeting first at the Lifemark Center at Skylawn Memorial Park, Highway 92 at Skyline Boulevard, San Mateo.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Sep. 22, 2009.

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October 13, 2009

Michelle, danny and lenny,

We are saddened to hear about this. Please accept our condolences. Our prayers are with you.

Love,
Ellen and Siobhan (former neighbors at 127 Hilton way

Michele Steinmetz

September 23, 2009

Mom, we will miss you so much. Please rest easy knowing our love is with you and in our hearts.

Your daughter, Michele

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