Marion Danice Smith “Granny” Jeans, 85, of Merryville, died Thursday, May 16, 2024.
She worked at Merryville High School for fifteen years as a custodian. Marion and Charlie lived with Webb Burke in the original Burkes Historic Log Cabin, which is now a part of the Merryville Museum in Merryville.
Survivors are her sons, Wesley Jeans and Rhoda of Merryville, Jeffery “Red” Jeans and Celeste of Merryville; daughters, Janet Daniels and Dennis of Merryville, Danielle West and John of Merryville; brother, Charles Smith of Jasper; sisters, June Low of Burkeville, Texas Nelda Miller of Burkeville, Texas, Jacqueline Smith Morgan of Orangefield, Texas, Phyllis Smith Paul of Orangefield, Texas; nine grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Jeans; son, Daniel Jeans; grandson, Brandon Jeans, father, George Smith; mother, Lucille Gunter; stepmother, Maw Mac; and four brothers.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 21, at Boxwood Church of Christ in Bivens. Pastor Jason Fortenberry, Reverend Sky Miller, Reverend Wesley Stanley officiated. Burial followed at Meadows Cemetery in Merryville under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home.
