Jean was raised in Walker and graduated from Walker High School in 1947. She was a farmer’s wife, helping to raise meat rabbits, poultry and always grew a big garden. Jean worked for 27 ½ years for the State of Missouri; first in Marshall, MO and later transferred to the Higginsville State Hospital. In 1968 she came to work at the Nevada State Hospital and continued there until her retirement in 1991. Following retirement, she and Glenn enjoyed traveling with their camper and making new friends along the way. She also made and sold porcelain dolls. She enjoyed babysitting, spoiling the great-grandchildren, and going to garage sales and auctions.
Jean is survived by her son, Don Goins (Diane), Walker, MO; grandson, Dustin Goins, Osage Beach, MO; great-grandchildren, Bryce Goins and Paige Goins, both of Osage Beach; and a niece, Cindy Spencer, Nevada, MO. In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ernie Roof; two sisters, Ida Lee Spencer and Peggy Butler; two brothers-in-law, Kendall Spencer and Elwyn Butler; and grandson, Jeremy Goins.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Dederick , MO with Ray Dean Scism officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
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