Jean Ann Flynn

March 13, 1942 - April 7, 2019

Jean A. Flynn (nee McQuen) Jean A. Flynn (nee McQuen), age 77 of Braidwood, IL, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on April 7, 2019. Born March 13, 1942 in Joliet, IL, Jean was a daughter of Thomas and Helen (nee Griffin) McQuen. She was a cancer survivor and a true fighter. When Jean was diagnosed with cancer, she was given 6 months to live but was miraculously blessed with another 40 years. Jean worked multiple jobs throughout her life to support her family. She worked as a bank teller, hostess, house keeper, clerical worker at Thomas Steel, janitor for the Reed-Custer School District and also worked with special needs individuals. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, traveling, dancing, knitting, quilting, puzzles and she also looked forward to her monthly breakfast with her high school classmates from Providence High School, class of 1961. Survivors include her husband, James Flynn II of Braidwood, IL; one daughter, Dawn (John) Broucek of Coal City, IL; one son, Thomas (Christina) Hall of Dothan, AL; eight grandchildren: Stephanie, Stacie, Shellie, and Steven Hall, Danielle (Ethan) Coleman, Dominique (fiancé Trai) Stegall, David and Mark Hall; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard (Frieda) McQuen; a sister-in-law, Sheila McQuen; and many nieces and nephews along with James’ children: James Flynn III, Mark (La’Rae) Flynn, Lanette (Dion) Tjelle, Rodney (Jodi) Flynn, and Ginger (Charles) Wuchter and eighteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons: Steven G. Hall and David D. Hall; her parents; one brother, Thomas McQuen, and her twin sister, Joan Lantz-Tomany. Per Jean’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at Morris Hospital, the Braidwood Fire Department, the Joliet Area Community Hospice and numerous doctors and nurses for their care and support. The family will receive friends for visitation at R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. with a memorial service to immediately follow. This memorial service will also include a memorial for her son, David who passed on March 13, 2019. Inurnment for Jean and David will follow in Braceville-Gardner Cemetery in Braceville, IL. For more information and to visit the online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhome.com or find us on Facebook. R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, 815-458-2336 www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com