Jean Maier

Maier, Jean P. Age 94, of Vandalia, formerly of Covington, passed away Friday, March 1, 2013, at Sterling House of Greenville. She was born January 31, 1919, in Covington, Ohio, to her parents Russell & Grace (Kindell) Pearson. Jean graduated from Covington High School as valedictorian in 1937. On April 23, 1938, she married George H. Maier in Covington and together they shared a life together for 32 years. She retired from Englewood Bakery and was an active member of the Polk Grove United Church of Christ and Troy United Church of Christ where she participated with the Women's Fellowship and played the organ. Jean was preceded in death by her loving husband George H. Maier; son James Richard Maier; daughter Janet Green; brothers James & Ned Pearson. She will be missed and remembered by her children and their spouses Alex & Patty Maier of Cincinnati ; Barbara & Tom Jackson of Arcanum; 4 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren; sister Wilma Heiby of Greenville; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, March 4, at Jackson-Sarver Funeral Home, 10 S. High Street, Covington with interment following at Highland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10-11 AM Monday at the funeral home. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice, 1350 N. Broadway Street, Greenville, Oh 45331. Online memories may be left for the family at www.jackson-sarver.com

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