Dorothy Jean McClearn

Mrs. Dorothy Jean McClearn, 81, of Madisonville, Kentucky died on Thursday March 7, 2019 of natural causes.

Born June 16, 1937, in Madisonville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Carl and Nevalyn Rudd. She was preceded in death by brothers Charles, Maurice and James Alney Rudd.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John D. McClearn; two sons, Keith (Ashley), a resident of Lookout Mountain, Georgia; Kevin (Nancy), a resident of Madisonville; six grandchildren, Meagan Cooley, Madison King, Parker McClearn, Mallory McClearn, Molly Kate McClearn and Jack McClearn; several nieces and nephews, and their families and numerous loving care givers.

Jean was a member since childhood of the First Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Yates Sunday School Class. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

For 18 years, Jean worked as a secretary at the Hopkins County Schools Learning Resource Center in Madisonville. After retirement, she enjoyed doting on her grandchildren, traveling with her husband, playing bridge, and decorating.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, March 11, 2019 at the Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Dr. Kevin Maples and Rev. Jim McMurtrie officiating. Burial will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville. Pallbearers will be Parker McClearn, Jack McClearn, Ben Cooley, Weston King, Morton Rudd and Greg Rudd.

Friends may call on Sunday from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and on Monday after 11:00 A.M. until the service.

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to the First Baptist Church Madisonville Major Maintenance Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.