The world became a more beautiful place to live on January 7, 1929.  That is the day that Ruby Imogene (Jean) Inman was born in Lesterville, MO to John and Mabel (Pinkley) Gibbons. On October 16 ^th , 2020 that beautiful life came to a close, at age 91, and Jean entered into the presence of the Lord. She had a multitude of people eagerly awaiting her. Her parents, her beloved husband, of 45 years, Johny Inman, her daughter and friend Norma Graham, all of her siblings, Philip, Paul, Delmar, Dale, Lena Ojanguren, Mildred Dockins, Edna Mills, and one great grandson Caleb Noel. What a glad reunion that must have been!

She leaves behind two daughters Dena (Roger) Cook of Anna, IL, Marilyn (Alan) Hale of Greeley, CO, son-in-law Bob Graham of Fredericktown, MO, 8 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 2 great great granddaughters, and her best friend Clyde Hovis, to miss her greatly.

Jean was born not long before the beginning of the Great Depression. Times were hard for her family like they were for so many. Her impression of the time was that everyone was poor so it seemed normal to not have much.  At age 17, Jean won the heart of Johny Inman. Their first "date" was at a church box supper. Johny bought Jean's box. She was beautiful, she loved Jesus, and made great fried chicken so that sealed the deal.  They were married on Aug. 31, 1946.  Johny and Jean joined Bethany United Baptist Church, where she remained a member for over 70 years.

Jean enjoyed laughing, telling jokes, making beautiful quilts, sewing, and crafting. She was a great cook who loved to make sure her family was well fed.   She volunteered at the senior center until a stroke at 90 prevented her from continuing.  Jean and her friend Clyde enjoyed going to auctions, gospel singings, traveling at times, and many evenings of Skipbo and chickenfoot.  In all honesty, she was hard to keep track of at times because she was so active!

There are too many things to share about this great lady. We would be here all day.  Those of us who knew her well will remember her as being a witty, stubborn,  mentally and physically tough, amazing woman.  No one will ever come close to comparing with her.  We love you, we miss you, until we meet again.