Jean Marrs

1931 - 2017

Jean Marrs obituary, 1931-2017, Bloomington, IL

BORN

1931

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

East Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

1102 Airport Road

Bloomington, Illinois

Jean Marrs Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 28, 2017.

BLOOMINGTON – Jean Marrs, 85, of Bloomington, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Heritage Health, Bloomington.
Jean was born December 14, 1931, in Hamburg, IA, the daughter of Clinton and Leta Fletcher Cross.
Surviving are her children, Randy Marrs of Bloomington; Robin Marrs of Bloomington; Reva (Tim) Howard of Downs; and Renee (Yvan) Bacon of Bloomington; three grandchildren, Ashley (Curt) Morgan of Bloomington; Levi Howard of Bloomington; and Jay Howard of Champaign. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Eloise Weeks.
Jean worked at State Farm and retired from there after working 27 years. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family. She also loved reading, shopping, and crossword puzzles. She was very fond of her cats. She was a member of the Centennial Christian Church in Bloomington for many years.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2017 at the Mausoleum Chapel in East Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 9260 Washington, DC 20077. Online condolences may be shared with the family at eastlawn-bloomington.com

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March 31, 2017

Debra Heatherwick

Renee, So saddened to hear the news about your Mom. I remember the fun times you shared about you and your sisters doing sleep overs, shopping trips, birthday dinners, and more with Mom. Those memories are the ones to hold close to your heart. Love and prayers to you all.

March 30, 2017

Jeannie Keist

Robin and Renee -- so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Thinking of your family and keeping you in my prayers.

March 30, 2017

Micki Weaver-Spratt

Thinking and keeping you all in my prayers at this difficult time. God Bless you all.

March 29, 2017

Laura Saager-Thacker

Thinking of all of you. Remembering all the get togethers at Grandma Cross' and at Eloise and Jerry's. I hope all your precious memories help to heal your broken hearts.

March 29, 2017

Robin

So sorry to see Jean's obit. She was such a sweetheart. My prayers are with you all.

Dorothy Doner

March 29, 2017

Linda Westerfield

Sorry to hear of Jean's passing. Enjoyed the times and memories with your Mother. Linda Garrels Westerfield

March 29, 2017

Karen Wikowsky

My prayers are with you all during this time of loss.

March 29, 2017

Brenda Roberts

I worked many years with your Mom. So sorry for your loss.

Brenda J Roberts

March 29, 2017

Kevin and Sue Flessner

Reva and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time.

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