NEW CASTLE - Jean passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016 in the presence of her family. Jean was a 1971 graduate of Christiana High School. She faithfully served Jehovah as a Jehovah's Witness and had a deep love for everyone, especially her family. Jean is survived by her daughter, Jaclyn M. Megginson (Tim); her grandchildren, Jasmin and Timmy; her siblings, Dorothy Nichols, Stephen Nichols (Charlene) and Frankie Mayo (Mathew); and many other extended family members. A Celebration of Life will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME, 212 E. Justis St., Newport, DE 19804, where visitation will begin at 6 p.m. Burial will be private. To send an online condolence please visit www.nicholsgilmore.com.