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Official Obituary of

Jean (Ray) Herman

March 5, 1938 ~ January 2, 2025 (age 86) 86 Years Old

Jean Herman Obituary

Jean Herman age 86 of Cookeville formerly of Alexandria, passed away Thursday night January 2, 2025, at her residence.  She was born March 5, 1938, to her parents, the late Cecil & Maggie Green Ray.  She was retired from farming along with multiple businesses, attended Nash Grove Baptist Church and Mt. Moriah The Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by sister, Becky Thomas; Nephew, Bill Thomas.  Funeral services will be held 1:PM Saturday January 4, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Gary West officiating and burial to follow in Hillview Cemetery in Alexandria.  Visitation with the family will be Friday 4:30PM until 6:30PM and Saturday 11:30AM until time of service at 1:PM.  Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Frank Herman; son, Scott Herman; Grandson, Gabriel (Taylor) Herman; Great granddaughters, Irelynn & WrenLee Herman.  In addition to flowers donations can be made to the Mustard Seed Ranch in memory of Ms. Jean.  DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Herman family.

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Services

Visitation
Friday
January 3, 2025

4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
DeKalb Funeral Chapel
863 South Congress Blvd.
Smithville, TN 37166

Visitation
Saturday
January 4, 2025

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
DeKalb Funeral Chapel
863 South Congress Blvd.
Smithville, TN 37166

Funeral Service
Saturday
January 4, 2025

1:00 PM
DeKalb Funeral Chapel
863 South Congress Blvd.
Smithville, TN 37166

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