Jean Sheeley Forsythe, 81, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday evening, Nov. 24, 2019, at Belle Springs Nursing & Rehab.
She was born in West Liberty on May 12, 1938, to the late Charles Earl and Mary Katherine “Peaches” (Marker) Sheeley. The oldest of four children, Jean is survived by her sisters, Mary Kay (Laverne) Steinberger, Linda Lou Kauffman, both of Bellefontaine, and a brother Charles Earl Sheeley, Jr. of Belle Center.
Jean married George Carrol Forsythe, Sr. on Dec. 29, 1981, and inherited three step-sons — George C. Forsythe of Russells Point, John (Anne) Forsythe of Bellefontaine, and Michael Forsythe of Columbus. Jean is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Her husband George died May 26, 2013.
Jean had several jobs. She was an assistant secretary at the First Christian Church, an assistant at Logan View, then the billing clerk for medical equipment at Logan View. Jean also worked for F.N. Johnson Co. as a secretary, then she was the head of data material entry for the computer system.
Jean enjoyed playing cards at the Logan County Friendly Senior Center for many years. She also enjoyed “Paint by Numbers” pictures, she had many but she gave most of them away to relatives and friends.
Jean was a member of the First Christian Church where she was a Deaconess, head of the CWF for several terms, head of the Prayer Blanket Ministry, and head of the Outreach Team. Jean enjoyed all aspects of life. She loved all her friends and relatives. She especially cared for her “Pepsi Pal” Paul who always took care of her. No matter where, when, or how — he always was there, bless her “Male Angel.”
Rev. Kevin C. Greenwald will officiate Jean’s funeral service on Wednesday, Nov 27, 2019, at noon, at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine. Visitation is from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at noon. Burial will be in East Liberty Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 215 E. Sandusky Ave. Bellefontaine, Ohio, 43311; Universal Home Health & Hospice, 921 Rush Ave. Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311; or to Belle Springs Nursing & Rehab, 221 N. School St. Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.Online condolences may be made to the family at www.edsfh.com.