Jean Chesnut
January 5, 1933 - August 31, 2020
Graveside services for Jean Anderson Chesnut will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Tucker’s Chapel UMC Cemetery at 2:00 pm, with Bro. Michael Reece and Bro. Wayne Killian officiating. Visitation will be from 12:30 – 1:30 pm Thursday at Perry Funeral Home. Mrs. Chesnut passed away peacefully on Monday, August 31st at Cherokee County Health & Rehab Center, in Centre, AL. She was 87 years old. Jean Anderson Chesnut was born January 5, 1933 to Lillian and William Monroe Anderson. Jean was a dedicated wife and mother first and foremost. She married the love of her life, Troy Chesnut, at age 15. She treasured her boys, Sammy and Tommy. She especially loved her role as Nana. Jean was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals and desserts for her family and friends. Two favorites were her Apple Cake and Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies. Jean loved her flowers, especially roses, azaleas and day lilies. Jean was a member of Tucker’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Troy Edward Chesnut, her youngest son, Tommy Chesnut and several brothers and sisters. Jean is survived by her son Sammy Chesnut (Jenny), grandchildren, Lynsie (Pat) Guin, Erin (Kerry) Adams, Ricky (Hilary) Ganey; great-grandchildren, Daniel & Samuel Guin and Mason & Lilah Jane Ganey and sisters-in- law, Nellie Chesnut Mitchell and Louise M. Chesnut. She is remembered by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. The nurses and caregivers of CCHRC, Unit 5, lovingly cared for Jean the last 7 years of her life. The family gives them and everyone else who cared for, prayed for and visited with Jean their greatest gratitude. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to your favorite charity. Perry Funeral Home Directing. www.perryfuneral.net
Graveside services for Jean Anderson Chesnut will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Tucker’s Chapel UMC Cemetery at 2:00 pm, with Bro. Michael Reece and Bro. Wayne Killian officiating. Visitation will be from 12:30 – 1:30... View Obituary & Service Information