Obituary of Jean C. Washburn
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Jean Carole Werner Washburn passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016 in Raleigh, NC surrounded by family.
She was born on October 21, 1933 In Cincinnati, Ohio to Herbert and Charlotte Werner. She attended the University of Cincinnati for one year before moving with her family to Florida, where she graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in education in 1956. She was active in Alpha Delta Pi and President of the college YWCA chapter. Jean taught in Florida and was a teacher�s assistant for many years at Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School in Charlotte, NC. Girl Scouts was a big part of her life, first as a scout and later a scout leader. Jean was also very active in the life of Pilgrim United Church of Christ serving in many areas over the years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Roland Washburn, a son, Andrew Werner Washburn, a daughter, Lori Ann Washburn Furr, and an infant brother, Herbert Charles Werner. She was a caregiver to her son, husband, and daughter in the last years of their lives.
Jean is survived by her son, Bob Washburn and wife Glenda of Boone, NC; her daughter Liz Moore and husband Brian of Raleigh, NC; seven grandchildren: Matthew Washburn and wife Brittnai, Christina Furr, Sarah Eggers and husband Braxton, Samuel Washburn, Rebekah Washburn, Zoe Moore and Brody Moore. She is also survived by one great-grandson, Graham Eggers.
Graveside services and interment will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, August 6, 2016, at Mount Lawn Memorial Park in Boone, NC.
Donations may be made in Jean�s memory to either:
The Alzheimer�s Association, 4600 Park Rd, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209
Hospitality House of Charlotte, 1400 Scott Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203.
Online condolences may be shared with the Washburn family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com