Obituary for
Jean Norma Searls (Schmidt)
Jean Norma Searls, 82, of Piedmont, MO, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born October 4, 1934, to the late, Elmer Schmidt and Viola (Hoffman) Schmidt in St. Louis, MO.
On February 13, 1954, Jean was united in marriage to the love of her life, Donald Searls, who survives. She is also survived by, one son, Robert Searls and his wife Connie, of Imperial, MO; three daughters, Linda Costephens and her husband Rick of O’Fallon, MO; Lori Estal of Poplar Bluff, MO; and Patricia Chiecsek and her husband Tom of St. Louis, MO; six grandchildren, Joseph Costephens, Bradley Costephens, Michelle Searls, Bryan Searls, Lyndsay Garcia, and Jacob Garcia; and ten great-grandchildren, Annabelle, Jayce, Malachi, Lucy, Isaac, Joshua, Adam, Lily, Dalton, and Mia.
Jean dedicated her life to her family as a homemaker, she always made sure lunch was at Noon and Dinner was at five. She had a beautiful smile and loved to talk, but most of all she loved to spend time with her family.
She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont.
Visitation was held Friday, November 18, 2016, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Funeral services were held Friday, November 18, 2016, at 11:00 am also, at the Piedmont Chapel. Burial will be at Bloomfield Cemetery. Pastor Joeseph Costephens ministered to the family. In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to Keds For Kids.Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com
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