Jean Peters Rash, age 81, Jonesborough, left this temporary home to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center.
Jean was a native of Carter County. She graduated from Happy Valley High School and Tri Cities Beauty School. Following her graduation, she began working at Kmart and retired as a Pharmacy Technician after 40 years of service.
She attended Chestnut Grove Union Church where she was a devoted member. We find solace knowing that Jean, a woman of profound faith, has now found peace in God’s embrace. She was a constant source of love, joy, and warmth. She will forever be remembered with deep appreciation and affection. Her legacy will continue to live on in our hearts by reminding us of the power of laughter, strength of community, and the irreplaceable impact of unconditional love.
In addition to her husband, Stacey Rash, she was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Tonya Kay, her parents, Clyde & Mable Peters, three brothers, Earl Peters, Freddie Peters, and Bobby Peters, and a sister, Pauline Holland.
Jean is survived by her daughter, Michele Slagle; stepson, Denver Rash; stepdaughter, April Hubbard; grandchildren, Gaige Slagle and Kayla Christian (Chris); great-grandson, Jace Christian; step-granddaughter, Sierra Hubbard; step great-grandson, Kayden; brother, Donnie Peters (Brenda); sister, Virginia Hulse (Lewis); brother-in-law, Lynn Holland; sister-in-law, Brenda Peters; special cousin, Judy Stevens; and several very close nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 PM, Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Chad Williams officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Tuesday prior to the service.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Mountain Home National Cemetery. Those attending the graveside are asked to please assemble at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home at 1:15 PM to join the procession to the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Gaige Slagle, Denver Rash, Lewis Hulse, Chris Christian, Willie Mathes, and Chris Mathes.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask to please consider a donation to an organization that was close to Jean’s heart, St. Jude’s www.stjude.org.
Rest in Peace dear Jean. I will miss you but I know you are now in your heavenly home.
05/29/2023
Angela Peters Phillips
Jean was my aunt. She is the third major female influence on my life. And 2 very special aunts and sisters as well in the last month. What wonderful influences they were!! I spent a lot of time with both. Pauline took me to bible school every single summer. I spent the night with Jean alot. When I was younger and as I got a little older as well. She'd let me come help "babysit" Gauge and later on Kayla too. I loved it! I love to hear her hum a tune while cleaning one more time! She has been one of the sweetest good hearted people I know. I can never, Not one time think of a time she said anything about anyone!! She loved you she didn't judge you and if she did she loved you anyway...And I miss her! And my whole family so bad..
05/29/2023
Glenda Broyles
One of my best friends. Loved her dearly. Use to be my neighbor. Really going to miss her. But thank God I know she is in her heavenly home. Going to miss you dearest friend.
05/28/2023
John “LJ” Chandler
Mrs. Jean will be dearly missed, as she had a profound impact on me during the time I was fortunate to be around her!
Dear Virginia and family,
Leon and I are very sorry to read of Jean’s passing. She was a beautiful person, inside and out. May she rest in peace .
Much love,
Leon and Kathy
