Jean M. Shotwell, 92, of Spotsylvania, VA went to glory on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in the home of her son, Jim Shotwell. She was the daughter of the late Dorothy C. Mahaney and Andrew Mahaney.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stuart I. Shotwell and her daughter, Sandra S. Wontrop. Her love extended to caring for her mother and uncle, George Clark in their latter days.

Jean graduated from Sherborn High School in 1945.  Jean furthered her education at Framingham State Teachers College; graduating with a B.S. in Home Economics with a teaching endorsement.  After teaching Home Economics in Middlesex County, MA, she was offered and accepted a position as a Home Demonstration Agent in Burlington, VT. There she met the love of her life, Stuart I. Shotwell. Out of their union five children were born.

Jean, was the embodiment of Proverbs Ch. 31.  She was a role model of strength, dignity, and godly compassion throughout her life. This selflessness was displayed in her person and public life. Jean served as a PTA president for several years, she lead the Chesapeake Bay Girl Scout Council during a time which her love for all people was the medicine the Council desperately needed. She responsibly guided the Spotsylvania Republican Women's Club as their treasurer for many years. All the while serving as an electoral volunteer for the Spotsylvania Precinct, and the cafeteria manager at John J. Wright Middle School in Spotsylvania, VA. She was a faithful member of Goshen Baptist Church in Spotsylvania, VA, and particularly enjoyed singing the hymns with her husband and children.  Jean was a talented seamstress, cook, and gracious woman of hospitality, but above all a mother whose love extended well beyond her biological children, and was showered on all those whom needed love. She also enjoyed knitting, gardening, and was a voracious reader.  In their retirement years, Stu and Jean enjoyed traveling and visiting with family and friends.

Jean is survived by her children who rise and call her blessed; included are daughters, Sue-Anne Fouse (Jerry Fouse), Linda S. Curtis (Craig Curtis), Donna S. Carnes (the late Paul Carnes), the late Sandra S. Wontrop and Carroll Wontrop, and son, James S. Shotwell (Nanette Shotwell) along with 17 blessed grandchildren and six loving great-grandchildren.

A celebration of her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 27 at Laurel Hill Funeral Home, 10127 Plank Road, Spotsylvania, with her grandson, the Rev. Benjamin Wontrop, of Bury St. Edmunds, UK officiating. Interment will follow in Laurel Hill Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at laurelhillfuneralhome.com.