Jean Louise VanHagen's Obituary
Jean Louise Drayer (90) was born to John & Margaret Drayer on April 10, 1933, and she passed away on January 26, 2024. She married Arthur Van Hagen on October 7, 1954, in Norfolk, Virginia, and they had 62 years together until his death in 2016. Jean was originally from Pennsylvania, but she lived in the Lakeland, Florida area for 54 years. She worked in the cafeteria at Southwest Elementary School, retiring in 1997. She attended Church of the Resurrection on South Florida Avenue in Lakeland.
Jean is survived by her son William (Paula) Van Hagen of Texas, her sister Carol Huefner of Pennsylvania, her grandson David (Chontelle) Van Hagen of New Zealand, her god daughter Betty Jean Lamont, and many other family members.
She was predeceased by her parents John & Margaret Drayer, her husband Arthur Van Hagen, her son Ronald Van Hagen, 4 sisters and 3 brothers.
In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to Good Shepherd Hospice. Make checks payable to Chapters Health Foundation, and mail to 12470 Telecom Drive, Suite 301, Temple Terrace, FL 33637.
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