Jean Louise Bruey

Jean was born in Lisbon, Ohio, on March 12, 1930, to William and Ruth Burnip. Jean was a native and nearly lifelong resident of Lisbon. She married Duane Bruey on February 18, 1951. Together they raised their two children, Lee and Marcia. As well as being a wonderful mother, Jean also worked for the Columbiana County Department of Human Services until 1990. In her retirement years, she and Duane would winter in Florida where their children and grandchildren live, and they eventually moved to St. Augustine in 2015. Jean was an active member of the United Methodist Women at the Lisbon United Methodist Church as well as a volunteer at the Salem Hospital.

Jean will long be remembered as a generous, kind, and loving woman whose family was the center of her life. She is survived by her son, Dr. Lee (Julie) Bruey of Keystone Heights, Fla.; daughter, Marcia (John) Botu of St. Augustine, Fla.; sister-in-law, Hazel Burnip; grandchildren, Christian (Francesca) Bruey, Cassandra (Robbie) Hogan, Laura (Matt) Whalley, Matthew (Karlie) Botu and Ashley Botu, and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Duane; brother, Bill Burnip; and stepfather, Francis Clunk.

A family celebration of Jean’s life will be held at a later date. Donations in Jean’s memory can be made to the Lisbon United Methodist Church.

1/29/22