Jean Marie (Williams) Bagwell was born March 15, 1947 in Valentine, NE. to Julia (Borszich) and Lloyd Williams.  She received her early education in Crookston Elementary School and then attended high school in Valentine.  She graduated with the class of 1965.

Jean married Ronald Bagwell in Lincoln, NE on October 25, 1969.  This union was blessed with two children; Bob and Pam.  Ron and Jean raised their family in Valentine and then moved to Grand Island, NE in 1990.

She was a member of First Faith Methodist Church in Grand Island.  Jean enjoyed sewing, cooking, painting and crocheting.  Her fried chicken couldn't be beat and was a family favorite.

Jean passed away May 31, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Grand Island.  She was preceded in death by her mother Julia Holbrook, father Lloyd Williams, step-father Gordon Holbrook, sister Carol Schwanz, and brother Harold Williams.  She is survived by husband Ronald of Grand Island, NE, son Robert Bagwell of Lincoln, daughter Pam (Scott) Battershaw of Valentine, NE, grandchildren, Carson Bagwell, Jeff (Becky) Wrage, AJ Wrage, James Battershaw, Jarrett Battershaw and great granddaughter Brenlee Wrage.  Also surviving are sisters Bev (Johnny) Zahl and Connie (John) Schaefer all of North Platte.

Graveside service was held on Saturday, June 6 ^th at 11:00 AM at the Crookston Cemetery in Crookston.  Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is in charge of service arrangements.