Muskogee Daily Phoenix
Muskogee , Oklahoma
May 28, 2006
1922-2006
Jeanne L. Owens was born May 16, 1922 in Boynton, Oklahoma to
Lucien B. and Mamie (Jones) Maxwell. Jeanne grew up in the
Bristow and Depew area where she was educated.
She graduated from Bristow High School with the class of 1940.
Jeanne was married to John Lee Owens on February 18, 1944 in
Sapulpa, Oklahoma. They lived in Sapulpa for several years
before moving to Muskogee where they made their home since.
After her children were out of the home, Mrs. Owens worked
during the late 1970's as a housemother at the Taft Children's
Home.
Jeanne died Saturday, May 27, 2006 in Muskogee at the age of 84.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John Lee
Owens; her parents; one sister, Bertha Powell and one brother,
Darrell Maxwell. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law,
Jimmy and Cora Owens of Park Hill, Oklahoma; daughter and
son-in-law, Janna and Ron Geminn of Muskogee; son and
daughter-in-law, Joe and Jeanne Owens of Muskogee;
grandchildren, Kendal Geminn, Leslie Geminn, Kara Owens, Heather
Owens, Sky Owens and Suzannah Owens.
Funeral Services will be 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at
Fosters' Ivory Chapel with Mr. Steve Moss officiating. Interment
will follow in Ft. Gibson National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be
Randy Chapman, Sky Owens, Ron Geminn and Rick Tackett.
Funeral services are under the direction of Foster-Petering
Funeral Home.
Submitted by Shelley Lynch
Complied and transcribed by Zoey Fryhover, 2009.
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