Jean Evelyn Wiseman, age 78, of Benton, a former resident of Carrier Mills, passed away at 6:57 a.m. Friday, December 23, 2022, at the Benton Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
Jean was born on July 13, 1944, in Benton, Illinois; the daughter of Harvey Noel Phillips and Blanche Mary (Tate) Phillips. She married Robert Dennis Wiseman on November 6, 1965, and he preceded her in death on August 22, 2022.
Mrs. Wiseman was a retired beautician and accountant. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Benton.
Jean enjoyed sewing, shopping, her dogs; and in her younger years she enjoyed hiking and traveling.
Surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and their families.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and twelve siblings: Neva Phillips, Mary Rone, Elsie Cockrum, Robert Carter Phillips, Julia Hathcoat, Harvey Noel Phillips, Jr., Linda Sue Phillips, Nora Huffine, Noel Harvey Phillips, William James Phillips, Lola Mae Burchell, and Charles Lynn Phillips.
Mrs. Wiseman’s wishes are to be cremated.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held next spring, when all of the family can come together to honor Aunt Jean, at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
She will be placed with her late husband Bob at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.
Cremation arrangements are through the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Franklin County Animal Shelter; and will be accepted at the funeral home.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Jean, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
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