Imogene "Jean" Vanderpool, age 77, of Willard, Ohio passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Blossom Nursing Home in Willard. She was born on January 25, 1944 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Dora Back.
During Jean's high school years, she enjoyed playing softball and was a cheerleader. Her love of sports carried on throughout her life as she was a devoted Ohio State and Cleveland Brown's fan. Jean never knew a stranger and was loved by everyone.
A loving mother and grandmother, Jean enjoyed babysitting for local families. She also worked at Kent's Sporting Goods as a sewer. Jean was a true woman of faith who was a member of Ripley Chapel on Old State Road.
Jean is survived by two daughters, Angie (Keith) Wright of Willard and Christal (Sonny) Mendoza of Troy, MI; two sons, Robert Vanderpool of Mansfield and Brian (Mindy) Vanderpool of South Amherst, OH; 11 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and 1 on the way; 8 siblings, Jean's twin sister, Kathleen Francisco of Norwalk, Cletus (Louis) Back of Mansfield, Alice (Mike) Smith of Willard, Glenda (Rodney) Dye of Greenwich, Rosie (Dan) Wise of Norwalk, Jimmy Row of Greenwich, Tammy (Gary) Wilson of Newport Ritchie, Florida and Benny Row of Greenwich; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her mother, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Vanderpool, who passed away on February 7, 2012; and sister, Orpha Waller.
Family and friends may visit at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard on Monday, November 29, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Jean's funeral service will be held at Ripley Chapel, 4230 Old State Road, Willard, on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ricky Branham officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Greenwich. Memorial contributions can be made to Ripley Chapel or Southern Care Hospice. Online condolences can be left for the family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.
Condolences
LINDA AND FRANK MENDOZA - Nov 30, 2021
Our deepest condolences to all the family. May God bless and give you strength. RIP Jean
Linda Stoots - Nov 30, 2021
I love my cousin and send love and prayers for all of our family.
Mark Vanderpool - Nov 30, 2021
Sending love and prayers!!
Jean Knoll - Nov 29, 2021
Keith, Angie, Heather and Jordan, so sorry to hear about your mom, or as my family would say “Grandma Vanderpool ”. Thurman and Jean were another set of grandparents for my family and she left us with many happy memories.
Gary & Tina Isaac - Nov 29, 2021
Bob & Brian and families..so sorry to hear about the passing of your sweet Mom..sending love and comfort at this time of sorrow. Prayers to all.
Sue Picklesimer - Nov 28, 2021
So sorry to hear about Jean passing. She was a sweet lady and friend. She will be missed by all. Prayers for all the family
Donna (Back) Mull - Nov 28, 2021
I always enjoyed hearing Jean sing "I'm a Winner Either Way If Go or If I Stay" She will be missed. Prayers for the family!
Susie Kimble Smith - Nov 28, 2021
So sorry to hear of Jean's passing. I volunteered with her at the Senior Center. She was a sweet Lady. My deepest condolences.
Bill and Mari Oates - Nov 28, 2021
We are so sorry to hear about Jean. She was such a sweet person and glad we had the opportunity to know her. Our prayers are with her family.
Charles & Joanne (Vanderpool) Nickles - Nov 28, 2021
Angie and family. So sorry to hear this sad news. Prayers for comfort and strength for all of you for the coming days. One by one they are leaving us.
Kim Daiello - Nov 27, 2021
So very saddened to hear of your loss. Prayers for all during this difficult time.
Jari McKinney Amburgey - Nov 27, 2021
Angie, Keith and family...I am sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thought and prayers. May God comfort you in the days ahead.
Brenda Schuller-Daniel - Nov 26, 2021
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. What a wonderful lady Gene was and will be greatly missed.
The Jones Family - Nov 26, 2021
We are sadden to hear “ Grandma Jean” has passed. She will always be the Grandma of Holiday Lakes to all of us.
Barbara Vanderpool - Nov 26, 2021
I'm so sorry for the loss of a wonderful lady. She holds a special place in my heart. I'm sending prayers to all of you.
Cindy Perkins - Nov 26, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss, I will be keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Melissa Henry - Nov 26, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Jean was so sweet and always so friendly with a big smile on her face. Prayers
