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Billie Jean Barcus was born Sept. 2, 1927 in Wichita Falls to William Elroy and Eva Loy Barcus. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, sister: Harriet Alexander, and half-sister: Helen Moore.

Surviving relatives are niece Loy Kephart of Granite Shoals and niece Jeani Alexander of Garland, grand niece Ann Richards of Largo, Fla., grand-nephews James Richards of Fort Worth and Chip Gentry of Jefferson City, Mo., great-grand nephew Alex Gentry and great-grand niece Grace Gentry of Jefferson City, Mo.

After graduation from high school in Wichita Falls, she graduated from Creighton Memorial St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing. Years later after receiving a master’s degree, she received her DNSC at Catholic University.

Jean led a full and interesting life which included travel in America, Japan, Germany and several European countries; swimming with the dolphins; and bird watching. She also enjoyed gardening and always shared fresh produce or flowers with others.

Jean retired from the Army Nurse Corps as a colonel. She was director of the Army Institute of Nursing School at Walter Reed. After retiring, she moved to Denver, Colo. where she received an associate degree in Carpentry; used her skills as a habitat volunteer, worked as a hospice nurse and enjoyed skiing in the Rockies.

Jean was an avid golfer and eventually the mild Texas winters drew Jean back to her home state. Here in the heart of Texas she had the opportunity of spending time with her sister and friends. She will remain in the hearts of many.

At the request of Jean, no services will be held. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Putnam. Donations in Jean’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.