Jean McFarland

Jean McFarland was born June 8, 1928 in Akron, OH the daughter of the late Clifford and Goldie Neselroad Stricklen.



She was united in marriage to James F. McFarland, Sr. on January 28, 1951.



Mrs. McFarland was formerly employed as an office worker for the Polsky Company in Akron, Ohio. While living in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, she served as Chair for the Armstong County Memorial Hospital Auxillary. Mrs. McFarland worked with the Red Cross on Okinawa from 1964-1966, and served as the Social Director for the Officer's Club at Fort Lee, VA from 1969-1970. During her husband's military career, Mrs. McFarland lived in 11 states and 6 foreign countries. She and her husband shared their home with foster children, and she was very supportive of organizations that benefitted Native American children. Mrs. McFarland was a member of the Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church.



Mrs. McFarland departed this life on February 28, 2012 in Bethel Springs, Tennessee at the age of 83 Years, 8 Months, 20 Days. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, James F. McFarland, Sr. of Bethel Springs, TN; a daughter, Jayme Lee McFarland of Casco, MI; two grandchildren, Christina Lewis and husband Drew and Brianna Plunk and husband Justin; two great-grandchildren, Brian James Plunk and Rudolph Plunk; and many extended family and friends.



In addition to her parents, Mrs. McFarland was preceded in death by a son, James F. McFarland, Jr. on September 2, 2002; and a brother, Donald Stricklen.