She was born in Strawn, Texas on December 5, 1930. Jean graduated Benson Union High School in Benson, Arizona in 1948 and received a Bachelor’s of Education from Texas Christian University.
She married James G. Heath in 1957 in Fort Worth. Jean worked as an elementary school teacher in the Fort Worth Independent School district for over 25 years. At A.M. Pate she was recognized for making learning mathematics an enjoyable and rewarding experience, and taught well beyond the proscribed curriculum to prepare her students for life. She always enjoyed hearing about the success of her former students later in life. Jean loved to travel throughout the United States and enjoyed her trips to Europe.
Jean was preceded in death by her husband Jim, and was survived by her sister Linda Dyer, her niece Michele Eggleston, nephew Wayne Dyer, and several cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 12:30 PM, December 9, 2018 at The Chapel of the Chimes, Laurel Land Funeral Home, Fort Worth.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Salvation Army or the charity of your choice this holiday season.