Jean Winifred Blackmon-Brauer, age 78, of Raleigh, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2024. She was born May 25, 1946 to Wade Hampton Blackmon and Blanche Carr Blackmon of Sampson County.
Jean earned a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Methodist University and a Master’s from Western Carolina University. She dedicated her life to education, starting her career as a kindergarten and first grade teacher. Jean held various administrative roles in the Cumberland County and Chatham County school systems, as well as the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. She retired after a distinguished 40-year career in education.
In addition to her professional achievements, Jean was a member of Millbrook United Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, a devoted aunt, and a loyal friend. Jean enjoyed entertaining, traveling and spending time with her family.
Jean is survived by her loving husband, John Brauer; her nieces, Jennifer Williams, Denise Leasure, Lisa Blackmon, Christie Sanders, and Mary White; her nephew, John Blackmon; as well as other loving family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Wayland Blackmon, Newland Blackmon and her sister, Louise White.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Raleigh Memorial Park, 7501 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Millbrook United Methodist Church
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