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ObituariesNovember 10, 2018

Jean Seabaugh, 96, of Jackson passed away Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at Monticello House. She was born Aug. 6, 1922, in Cape Girardeau to the late Webster Clyde and Ada Belle Robinson Smith. She and Woodrow "Woody" Seabaugh were married Aug. 20, 1942. He preceded her in death...

Jean Seabaugh
Jean Seabaugh

Jean Seabaugh, 96, of Jackson passed away Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at Monticello House.

She was born Aug. 6, 1922, in Cape Girardeau to the late Webster Clyde and Ada Belle Robinson Smith. She and Woodrow "Woody" Seabaugh were married Aug. 20, 1942. He preceded her in death.

Jean was a 1940 Jackson High School graduate and was Cape Girardeau County Probate Court Clerk for 35 years, retiring in 1987. She co-owned and operated Roll-O-Fun (skate rink) from 1958 to 1978. She was a member of New McKendree United Methodist Church, Esther's Circle and American Legion Post 158 Ladies Auxiliary.

Survivors include a daughter, Michelle Seabaugh; a son, Mike Seabaugh; a sister, Mary Lou Marshall; and sister-in-law, Colleen Smith, all of Jackson; six grandchildren, Blake Seabaugh, Kerri (Chris) Valentine, Spencer (Leticia) Verhines, Jeremy (Amelia) Verhines, Heather (Steve) Fisher and Cass Chavez; and eight great-grandchildren.

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She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Joe Wilson Smith; four sisters, Erma Dee Williams, Thelma "Sis" Himmelsbach, Naomi Crites and Vickie Statler; and a granddaughter, Loxli Willow.

Visitation will be from noon until service time Wednesday at Ford and Sons-Jackson.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jimmie Corbin officiating. Private burial will take place at a later date at Russell Heights Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to New McKendree United Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be shared at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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