She was born in Evansville, Indiana and raised her family in Lexington, Kentucky. Jean was active in the Church of the Nazarene for many years and had a deep faith in Jesus Christ throughout her life.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Jack Abney; daughter, Amanda Astley (Steven); son, Barrett Abney (Margaretta), all of Naples, FL; 9 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was 72 and had been a resident of Naples since 1987.
Visitation will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at Alexander North Chapel with the funeral service following at 1:00 PM. Interment will be in Evansville.