Jean was born into a local farming family, and raised a family of five while growing 500 acres of sod with her late husband. Managing the office and DE garden center, while scheduling deliveries over the tri state area, the family enjoyed weekends together boating on the Chesapeake Bay. After the sudden passing of her late husband, Jean enjoyed her position as Director of the West Cumberland Sr Center, managing the facility, hosting events, and catering to the needs of the Sr Community until the pandemic closed their doors. Currently, Jean and her husband John enjoy working together in the yard, restoring furniture, wildlife watching from their home in the woods, and spending time with their six children and fifteen grands.