Jean Wheeler, 78, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 7:18 A.M. at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. She was born August 15, 1945 in Adair County to the late Owen and Reaemma Rogers Kemp. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Wheeler; a daughter, Valerie Kay Wheeler; her brother, Rayburn Kemp; and her sister, Ernestine Lloyd.

Jean was employed by the Adair County School System for over 30 years, retiring as Cafeteria Manager at Adair County High School. She attended Gradyville Baptist Church and was an avid Adair County and University of Kentucky Basketball fan.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter & son-in-law: Annette & Allen Rowe of Columbia

1 son & daughter-in-law: Todd & April Wheeler of Cynthiana

7 grandchildren: Chase Firkins (Carolyn Burton), Sasha Abbott (Josh Wilson), Heather Rowe, Lucas Rowe, Pinky Zieseniss, Nikita Schwachter and Memphis Wilhoite

17 great-grandchildren

A host of other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Adam Pruitt officiating

Burial: Antioch Cemetery

Visitation: After 1:00 P.M. Tuesday

Casket Bearers: Chase Firkins, Lucas Rowe, Joe Rogers, Ernie Rogers, Allen Rowe, and Jeff Johnson

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.