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Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
A service celebrating her life and Homegoing will follow at 11:00 a.m.
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Mrs. Jean Boutwell (nee: Goodwin), 84, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021
Jean was born a twin, on March 20, 1937, in Stonewall, MS. One of 21 children, to the late Dave and Alice Goodwin. After high school, she married Samuel Adams and to this union, three children were born.
Jean relocated to Racine, Wisconsin in 1965. She attended the IBA school of Cosmetology, where she received her license. She then attended and graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She was employed with the Racine Unified School District, retiring in 1993, last teaching 2nd grade at Gifford Elementary School.
On May 12, 1973, Jean was united in marriage to Euwauna Boutwell. She obeyed the gospel at the Midtown Church of Christ, where she was a faithful member. Jean played the piano and loved to sing. In the words of her favorite song, she “Really Loved the Lord.” She also loved the daily Sudoku puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren.
Jean leaves to cherish her memories, her husband Euwauna, children; Tony Adams, of Cleveland, OH, daughters; Vickie and Cindy Adams of Racine. Stepchildren, Euwauna Jr of Alabama and Cathy West of Pennsylvania, their children, and grandchildren. Grandchildren, Nicholas (Shawntai), and Toni Adams, of Cleveland, OH, Danielle Adams of Gurnee, IL. Melecio (Michelle) Carothers of Kenosha, WI. Medonna Carothers and Samuel Adams of Racine. Melissa Hargrove and Jonnie Lampkin of Racine, WI. Godson, LaBrian Leggett of El Paso TX. and 11 great-grandchildren. Sister; Shirley Oliver and brothers John (Shirley) Goodwin of Racine, WI. Benny Goodwin of Meridian, MS and Sister-in-laws; Betty Goodwin of Racine, WI, Etta Smith of Buffalo, NY, Marzella Wiggins, Mary Lindsey, and Dorothy Brewton of Pensacola, FL. and brother-in-law James (Geneva) Boutwell of Rockford, IL. She is also survived by many, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and church family.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, grandsons; Joshua Adams and Jerimiah Adams-Greene, Sisters, and brothers-in-law; Lucy (Clarence) Itson, Annie, Mary (David) Dumas, her twin Joan (Johnny) Henry, Emma (Moses) Moss, Edna, Alma (Dannie) Johnson, (Joseph Oliver), and Sandra Faye Henderson. Brothers and sisters-in-law; Dave (May), Gene (Rosemary), Charles, Robert, Billy, Richard, Jerry (Lois), Eddie, and Darnell.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. A service celebrating her life and Homegoing will follow at 11:00 a.m.
Therita Bogan Harris says
My Deepest Condolences To The Family, She Was Well Loved By Many.
Dawn Ramsey says
My condolences to the Boutwell family on the passing of my Sister. Rest on my sister, rest on.
Reverend David R. Green/Gregg Chapel says
In 2 Corinthians 5:8 it says, “We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” To the Boutwell, Sister Shirley Oliver, and the Goodwin families , Sister Jean Boutwell demonstrated a faithful love of God, her family, and mankind, and made preparation to be with the Lord while journeying on this side. We uplift you in prayer and encourage you to remember that even in our sorrow that the God we serve is a God of hope. God is abundant and strong even in our weakness. May God grant you peace!
Joanne Powell & Family says
Sending heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family. May the loving legacy Jean will surely leave comfort the hearts of her family and all who loved and knew her.
Stacey Moore & Family says
Sending our condolences to the Boutwell family.
Alonzo K Brown says
May God bless her soul may the Lord comfort her and her family in this time in Jesus name I pray she has received her wings.
Mae Tucker Williams and Family says
Our sincere condolences to the Boutwell family and all who loved her.
JOSEPHINE WILLIAMS says
My prayers for the family. Rest on my cousin you singing shackles and playing the piano. Much love to you all 🙏🏾💋❤️🌹😇
Sharon Johnson-Visor and family says
Sending love and our deepest of sympathy to Boutwell family. Sister Boutwell will be missed, but her love, straight talk and beautiful smile will last in us forever. Hoping family will be strengthen by love and beautiful memories.
Sheila Grandy says
My condolences to the families and may God comfort you all during this time, 🙏💞
Anonymous says
What a beautiful person a living witness to representation of God himself you have surely earned your wings
Anonymous says
My condolences! Praying that the Lord strengthen the family during this time! Lady Cassandra Malone 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Richard McGee says
To the family of Mrs. Boutwell, You have my deepest sympathy and you will be in my prayers throughout your time of sadness. I really will miss hearing Jeans voice when we crossed path. But, We all have this journey to come to an end someday soon may God be with you all 🙏🏾
Brenda Williams says
To Tony, Vickie and Cindy I am so sorry for your loss, my condolences and prayers to all of you. May God’s hands cover you during your Mom’s Homegoing and the days ahead.
Joe Ann Green-Martin says
To a very special person and a very beautiful lady. I always admired you growing up. You always had this glow about you. I will miss you. God bless your family in their time of need.
Belinda Mullins says
My Condolences to the family, RIP🥀
Catherine Ingram says
My deepest condolences to Jean’s family and loved ones. She will be sorely missed.
Joyce Ann says
My prayers and condolences to the family and friends 💐💞💐💞
Pauline Mitchell says
My deepest sympathy to the Boutwell family on the passing of the lovely Jean Boutwell. She was a ray of sunshine whenever we talked – one of a kind. May you cherish her memories and know that she now rests in peace with God.
James Griffin says
Condolences to the Boutwill/Goodwin Family. Praying for healing
Clarence Wiggins says
My condolences to the family so beautiful inside and out love you unk Good bless you.
Rae McWhorter says
Condolences and prayers
Steve McCollum Jr says
Your spirit and voice lives on forever in my heart!
Armintta Franklin says
What a blessing to have known Jean and experience her love and kindness. I pray that the memories of Jean will bring comfort to her husband, children, grandchildren, siblings and entire family.. God bless each of you!
Teresa Mcmorris says
My condolences to the family.
Deborah Sims Brown says
I’m so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest condolences. Sis. Jean Boutwell was like a second mother to me. I’m truly going to miss her. Until we meet again, Rest In Heavenly Peace. I Love You!
Ane Poulsen. says
Deepest sympathy to you, Euwauna, and your family. I always enjoyed hearing Jean sing when she was in your backyard. (I am your neighbor to the west.) Lovely sweet voice. I worked with Jean when she taught at Wadewitz before moving to Gifford. My condolences.
Willie and Dorothy McDonald says
Our heartfelt prayers are with the family ..sending our sincere condolences. ❤️🙏🏽
Catherine A Gister says
Sincere condolences to Jeans entire family.
Jean was an unforgettable co-worker and neighbor! Her life was an inspiration to all who knew her.
Gail Stanton says
To my cousin Euwanna and the loss of his Beautiful soulmate/wife Jean
We your family send our sincerest condolences
She was an intergal part of this family
I thank God for so many years we were able to break bread, laugh and sing together at our Family Reunion
So we sorrow not, because WE KNOW WE WILL SEE HER AGAIN
MARY ROBINSON
MICHAEL STANTON
GAIL STANTON
GEORGIAETTA WILKINS
Jim Schneider says
Dear Vickie,
My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. My sincere condolences, & may God be of comfort to you at this time.
P. Pham says
My deepest condolences to Vicki and all of the family.
May the blessings of eternal light shine upon her.
Mildred Blythe and Family says
Thinking of and praying for the Boutwell/Adams/Goodwin families as you walk through this difficult time. We are asking God to show you His love in unmistakble ways.
Gary Flynn says
Dear Vickie,
I’m so sorry for your loss. May your many fond memories of your mother get you through this difficult time.
Now I know where you get your smile and youthful appearance from.
Lumpkin family says
Prayer’s and Condolences to the family God is in control.
Lynne Zygowski says
Vickie, I’m so very sorry for your loss. I pray you find comfort in memories of what looks to have been an amazing life.
Helen Miller says
My condolences to the family may God bless and keep you all in his ever loving care
Beth Dugan and Paul Ehlers. says
Dear Vicki – Eternal rest to her, o Lord, may she rest in peace. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers this week.
Jean Sullivan says
Vicki & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs.
Love Jean Sullivan
Valerie Oliver says
My Condolences to you and your family
Darryl Price says
My heart and prayers 🙏 to the family
Rhonda Houston Johnson says
Our condolences to the Boutwell,Goodwin,Adams and Carothers family. May the Lord wrap his arms around you and give you peace during you’re time of need. Losing a mother,grandmother,wife,
sister, cuzin, and friend can be a hard adjustment but with God’s help he will bring you through it. My sister in Christ is at peace and at rest. My heart goes out to you all my family, cherish the memories that you have and grow strong together that’s what Sis Jean would want.
Love you all
The Houston family
Simira Carothers
Rhonda Houston Johnson
Raymond Houston
Louis Houston Jr
Marie Price-Brock and Kashief Crain says
Condolences to the Boutwell family. Sister Boutwell was an upstanding, sweet lady and she will be missed.
Carl & Coleen Lassiter says
Condolences to the family of Jean Boutwell.
Annie mclemore says
Joe and Anne McLemore sends condolences to our family. RIP Jean
Kelly Mae Kidd says
To a very sweet person who is going to be miss but sing in heaven with my dad glover Kidd jr. love you cuz but you earn your wings so fly over us and keep us safe with your sweet self Rest In Peace
Letha R. Chattman says
To the family of Jean Boutwell ( Goodwin)
No words can adequately express how I feel. However she will be deeply missed. She gave us so much of herself while teaching us. Always giving us the joy of the Lord!!
She will be truly missed!!
C.HICKS says
I remember Jean being a example when it came to helping the young ones. She was well known around Racine. Im sorry to hear about your loss.
Revelation 21:3,4
Roz (Oates) Britton says
Our thoughts, prayers, and love go out to the family of Sis. Jean Boutwell. Sis. Boutwell was such a joy to be around and I feel honored to have known her. I loved to hear her sing and direct the chorus in Racine and when they sang you could tell she truly knew what she was doing. Her tenor voice was unbelievable!!! She was also one of the friendliest people I that I have ever known along with being one of the most stylish from head to toe! You could also tell as a Christian, that she let The Lord lead her in her spiritual life as well as just her daily walk. She will be greatly missed.
Crystal (Lee) Salinas says
Mrs.Boutwell I may have missed your homecoming but you have such a special place in my heart. You taught me in 4th grade and I thought the world of you. You acted like you really cared. I know you cared. Even when I was grown up, you stopped by the pharmacy and said Hi. May you Rest In Peace Mrs.Boutwell. My condolences to your entire family as you truly will be missed.