Carol Jean Calbreath

Carol Jean Calbreath, nee Thomas, 89, of Glen Carbon, IL, born Monday, March 6, 1933, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Edwardsville Care Center in Edwardsville, IL.

Jean loved taking care of her family, they were her world! She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jean was a fantastic cook and trained cake decorator. Her signature dish was chicken and dumplings. She was a very faithful Christian and enjoyed going to church.

She was preceded in death by her:

• Husband, Henry J. Calbreath
• Sons, Timothy and Thomas Calbreath
• Parents, Carroll and Gertrude nee Davy, Thomas
• Brother, Joseph Thomas
• Sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Don Graham
• Brother-in-law, J. C. McDaniel

Surviving are her:

• Son, Gordon Calbreath of Granite City, IL
• Daughter, Gina (Ken) Martin of Glen Carbon, IL
• Grandchildren:
  • Shana (Mike Rau) Calbreath of Milwaukee, WI
  • Tiffany Navin of Monticello, MN
  • Eric Calbreath of Granite City, IL
  • Lauren Lozano of Murfreesboro, TN
  • Erin (Tim) Hancock of Crestwood, MO
  • Taylor Martin of St. Louis, MO
• Great grandchildren:
  • Shelton Navin
  • twins, Nolan Navin and Garrett Navin
  • Krystiano Lozano
  • Wilder Hancock
  • Indigo Hancock
• Sister, Yvonne (J.C.) McDaniel of Sauget, IL
• Sister-in-law, Gwyneth Thomas of Waterloo, IL
• Many nieces, nephews and cousins

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Visitation: Visitation from 9:30 – 11:30 am, Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.

Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 am, Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Gordon Calbreath, Rev. Edwin Potz and Rev. Jeremy Drake officiating. Interment will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.