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Jean Batchelor Obituary

Jean Batchelor, 74, formerly of Waco, passed away March 27, 2009, at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. April 14, at the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens, S. University Dr. in Ft. Worth. Jean graduated from Everman High School in 1952 and worked several years as a customer service representative in Fort Worth. In 1990, she moved to Waco, and obtained a nursing degree from McLennan Community College and later relocated to Pennsylvania before returning to Texas in 2003. She was preceded in death by her mother; father; an infant son; three sisters; and three brothers. She is survived by daughters, Kim Batchelor and husband, Ron Wilhelm of Dallas, and Kristi Goldberg and husband, Dr. Steve Goldberg of Waco; a son, Mark Batchelor of Honolulu, Hawaii; grandchildren, Ashley Goldberg of Waco, Kendall Goldberg of Fort Worth, Jordan Goldberg of Los Angeles, Calif., and Will Philippus of North Palm Beach, Fla.; as well as several nieces , nephews and many friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The World Wildlife Fund or a charity of choice. For more information, email [email protected]. October 12, 1934 - March 27, 2009 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com
Published by Waco Tribune-Herald on Apr. 12, 2009.

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Brenda Wingate Shirley

April 14, 2009

Kristi, Kim and Mark, I am so sorry about your Mom. I know she was a sweet lady who many adored. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Brenda Wingate Shirley

Tonya Gasca

April 14, 2009

My family and I send the most sincere condolences during your time of loss. You are all in my heart. This is Tonya, Jackye's daughter. May God embrace you all in his arms.

Martha McKinney

April 14, 2009

Kim, Kristi and Mark,
Sorry to hear of your loss. I will be sending my prayers for strength in the days to come.

Terri Smith

April 13, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Jean for many years at Samsill, and have somewhat kept in contact through Christmas Cards since then, She was a very sweet person, and very special to me. Oh yes, I remember the purple pen deal too, that Janie mentioned. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Janie McKinney

April 13, 2009

Kristi, Kim and Mark,
I am so thankful I that I had the privilege to have Jean as a friend. When Dan and I moved to Fort Worth from Waco, she helped me with employment and also made me feel welcomed! I am so sorry I lost contact with her. She was a great lady!! Everytime I pick up a purple pen, I think of Jean. I am sorry for you loss.

April 13, 2009

Kristi, Kim and Mark. I am so sorry for your loss. Jean was precious. I worked with her at Samsill Corp. for many years.
Paula Merritt Rountree, Alvarado, Texas

Nova Trietsch Johnson

April 12, 2009

Kristi, Kim, and Mark: We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom died exactly one day before my dad. He died on Greg's and my anniversary. It is especially hard around a holiday.May God richly bless, comfort and strengthen you all. You have our love, prayers, and sympathy. Take care.

Marilyn Puett

April 12, 2009

My thoughts are with you and I am so sorry for your loss.

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