Obituary for Jean Redmond Locke

JEAN REDMOND LOCKE

Jean Redmond Locke, 91 years old, passed away January 18, 2021, in Bright. Born and raised in Pineville, KY, Jean was the youngest of 12 children born to Ella Lucy and Robert Redmond. Jean spent 25 years working at Southern Bell as a telephone operator. She was the one that connected cables to enable local phone calls, answered requests for long distance calls and provided answers to those that called “information.” Jean moved from Pineville, KY to Bright, in 1991, to be with her sister and family after her sister’s home was taken by the tornado that devastated the Bright area. Although Jean never had any children, she had many nieces and nephews with whom she enjoyed putting puzzles together.

Jean leaves behind one brother-in-law and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, of 41 years; seven brothers and four sisters.

Family and friends will be received on Saturday, January 23, from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., at Andres-Wuestefeld Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at Andres-Wuestefeld Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Burial will immediately follow at Gibson Cemetery. Please visit www.andres-wuestefeldfh.com to sign the online guestbook or leave condolences.

In compliance with the Governor’s mandate regarding COVID-19, please remember the social distancing guidelines and the wearing of masks. To comply with Dearborn County guidelines, we are following directives regarding large gatherings. Funeral home staff will be assisting with this so that everyone has a chance to pay their respects in a safe and reverent manner.