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Jeannine Marie Blevins, 81, of Marion, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016, at Genesis Presidential Care Center, Marion.
Born on April 17, 1934, in Lakeview, she was a daughter of the late Leon and Frances Houchins and Marie Corwin McGraw. She also was preceded in death by a son, Ron; and two sisters, Ramona and Florebelle.
She is survived by five children, Dale (Linda) Simpkins of Baltimore, Md., Rocky (Paula) Simpkins and Bob Simpkins, both of Marion, Gary Simpkins of Cincinnati and Annette (Tim) Hurst of Bucyrus; 20 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; two stepbrothers, Carl (Ellen) McNeil of Fountaintown, Ind., and Michael (Florence) McNeil of Clearwater, Fla.; a special niece, Karen Theiss; and several nieces and nephews.
Jeannine was a homemaker and in her younger years took great pleasure in singing in church. She was a very giving person who enjoyed working crafts, and most importantly, being with her family and friends.
Pastor Jeff Willetts begins funeral services at 1 p.m. Friday, April 1, at Shoffstall Funeral Home North Chapel, 115 N. Main St., Lakeview, with visitation two hours prior. Burial is in Huntsville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association.
Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com