Jeanette was born in Willis, Texas to Herman and Lola Chatham, the youngest of 3 children. She grew up in the Houston Heights, and was a graduate of Davis High School, where she was an officer in the Carlton Cadets Drill Team.
After he returned from World War II, Jeanette met and married Joe, the one true love of her life. They were happily married for 65 years.
Jeanette had a successful career in banking, spanning 40 years. She spent her retirement gardening, traveling and enjoying "the bay".
She was a lifelong Baptist and her faith was very important to her.
She was predeceased by her parents, her brothers Marcus and Wayne, her husband Joe and her son Rickey. She is survived by her sons Rodney(Karen), Roger(Rochelle), 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Tiffany Barnes from Heart of Texas Hospice for the loving care she received.
