Jean Gresham's Obituary
Jean Cawthon Gresham was called home to heaven on June 30th, 2019 at the age of 86. She was preceded by her son David and her husband John,sisters, Troy Gresham, Yvonne Kirk. She leaves behind her daughter Dianne, son-in-law Les, grandchildren Matt (Helga), Lesley, and Chris (Casey), sister, Doris Edwards (Harvey), nephew, Paul Gresham, niece, Janice Norris and many other nieces and nephews. She will be especially missed by her five great-grandchildren Maddie, Molly, Vincent, Cashel, and Sebastian.Jean was a homemaker and served as a cornerstone of her family for many decades. Her kindness, patience, and loving nature was true evidence of the Holy Spirit’s presence in this world. She also served her church and community in many ways, bringing hope and cheer to the infirm and bedridden.Jean touched countless lives during her time here on earth. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends, but we rejoice knowing that one day we will be reunited in heaven.The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 3 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. with the service celebrating her Life to follow immediately at 10 a.m. The interment will follow the service. All services will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119 (901) 767-8930. “A Fitting Farewell for Everyone”.
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