Jean Roark Delzell, age 89, passed peacefully at home in Charlotte, NC, early on Saturday, July 2, 2022.
A native of Franklin County, TN, Jean moved to Nashville after marrying the love of her life Glenn Delzell. There they raised three children before moving to Charlotte, NC in their later years.
Jean worked as a secretary at McGavock High School while simultaneously earning her certification for Professional Executive Secretary. She went on to become the secretary for the president of Humbolt Truck Lines, from where she retired. In retirement, she enjoyed her family, gardening, and exploring new destinations with Glenn.
Jean was always gracious and kind; she will be missed for her spunky wit, brutal honesty, and beautiful smile.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Glenn H. Delzell; her parents Clara McBride and James Roark; and siblings Wayne Roark and Anita “Ann” Crownover.
She is survived by brother “Bay” Roark; children Brian, Barry (Betsy) and Jennifer (Henry); grandchildren Zachary, Megan; great-grandsons Vyse and Gage Delzell, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Jean will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022, from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with funeral service following at 3:00pm from the chapel. Interment will follow in Mt. Garner Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Alzheimer’s Association.
Moore-Cortner Funeral Home 300 1st Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)967-2222
