Jean Tunnell

McDonough Chapel Jean Tunnell, was born to Carrie Washington and George Bradly in Philadelphia PA on June 2, 1939. Jean, also affectionately called MeMom, passed away peacefully from this life the morning of March the 16th after a fun filled life with her close family and friends. No matter the time or day, MeMom was always surrounded and supported by her loving family and nurturing church members. MeMom is survived by four children- Carolyn, Anthony, Pamela and Derek; 2 daughters in law- Leslie and Tanesha “Lizzy”; many nieces but her favorites were- Katrina, Shanna, Giavonnia & Shawnique; a bunch of nephews but her buddy in crime was Sylvester; a host of grandkids but the very very very special ones were- Jordan, ElijahJohn, EliJeremiah, Armon, Cheila, Skyy, TyShaun, Tah’lei & La’Brei. And, four siblings; Jerry, Peggy, Pepsi & Melvin. Preceded in death by her parents, Carrie Washington and George Bradly; her husband, Elijah Tunnell; her son, Kevin; her daughter, Anna; 6 additional siblings James, Elizabeth, Barney, Joseph, Harry & Doris. MeMom joined her son and daughter in law in Stockbridge almost two years ago and immediately became a contributor to the household and church. She was always busy, never sitting down and she always had the funnest / most sarcastic expressions and jokes. She didn’t hold her tongue, nothing got by her and she wasn’t afraid to express her opinion. MeMom was kind and generous; she would offer anyone her last. She made a point to define herself in the church as her own person not just Derek’s mom or Lizzy’s Mother in Law. After one year of living here, she joined Red Oak United Methodist Church and loved her church family dearly. If she wasn’t in church singing in the pews, attending bible study, volunteering or laughing with members, she was home with the family giving orders and cracking jokes. This “trash talking” Old Lady (as we called her) was full of witty humor, love, compassion, devotion and humanity. We will truly miss MeMom; this death was EXTREMELY unexpected for all of us but she was always a person of surprises.

Jean Tunnell

June 2, 1939 - March 16, 2018