Jean Sharpe Forbis (3-28-1934 – 3-19-2013) Jean went to be with the Lord at forty-nine minutes after ten o'clock on Tuesday morning, the 19th of March 2013, at her home in Charlotte surrounded by her loving family. She was 78 years old. A native of Shelby, NC, Jean moved to Charlotte, NC in 1950.
She is survived by her daughter, Beth Forbis Jeu de Vine, her husband, John, and their children, Jorden, Bailey, and Jacob Jeu de Vine, all of the home; and daughter, Dale Forbis Kelly, her husband, Jay, both of N. Myrtle Beach, SC, and Dale’s son, Christopher “Chris” Overman. Jean is also survived by her sister, Nell Romanosky and her husband, John, of John’s Island, SC; nieces and nephews, John, Lynn, and Lisa Romanosky, and Rika and Suzie Simmons; brother, Mike Fogle and his wife, Donna, and their two daughters, Whitney Stegemerten and husband, John, and Caroline Fogle.
Jean was a member of Mount Harmony Baptist Church in Matthews, and previously, a 40-plus year member of Sharon Forest Baptist Church.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from seven o'clock until a half-past eight o'clock Friday evening, the 22nd of March 2013 at McEwen Funeral Service, Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road in Mint Hill. A memorial service to celebrate Jean’s life will be conducted at half-past ten o'clock on Saturday morning, the 23rd of March 2013, in the funeral home chapel, with her pastor, the Rev. Dr. Buddy Pigg, and former pastor, the Rev. David Trammell officiating.
In lieu of customary remembrances, and for those desiring, contributions in Jean Sharpe Forbis’ memory may be directed to Mt. Harmony Baptist Church, 2817 Mt. Harmony Road, Matthews, NC 28105, or Presbyterian Hospice & Palliative Care, P.O. Box 33549, Charlotte, NC 28233-3549.
Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.
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