Mary Jean (Watson) Roush, age 98, of Youngtown, AZ, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2022. She was born at home in Racine, OH, and graduated from Racine High School in 1943. She was preceded in death by her mother Laura Cooper Watson; her father Owen Watson; her brother Ivon Watson and her husband of 53 years, Robert Roush.
She is survived by her three daughters: Barbara (Tim) Trout of Frisco, TX; Connie George (Gustav) of Buckeye, AZ; and Nancy (Marvin) Hite of Gahanna, OH. Mary Jean will also be greatly missed by her five grandchildren: Tanya Trout (Brent), Michael George, Melinda (David) VanOrder, Robert Hite, and Teresa (Edmund) Petit. Her 10 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, a cousin, and friends have fond memories of her generous nature and love of life.
A Memorial/Celebration of Life Service will be held at Christ United Methodist Church 1480 Zettler Rd, Columbus, Ohio, January 28th, 2023 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley at 1510 E Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 8501.
