Jean A. Head

Jean A. Head, 91 years of Hillsboro, passed away on Thursday August 27, 2015 at the Salyer Adult Group Home.

She was born in Hillsboro on April 30, 1924, the daughter of the late Starling M. and Ethel G. (Carr) Ambrose. Besides her parents she was also preceded by her husband J. Henry Head on January 12, 1996, grandson Bruce Ford, brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Donald and Mary Ambrose and sister, Harriett Duckwall.

Jean was the owner and operator of Jean's Flowers in Hillsboro for some 50 years. Jean's career started in her parent's garage and chicken coop in the early 1950's. In 1967 she had a grand opening on North High Street where she operated her business until she retired in 1995; Jean was a member of the Hillsboro 1st United Methodist Church, the Hillsboro Chapter # 441 O.E.S. and the Hillsboro Garden Club.

Jean is survived by her step-daughters, Helen Ford of Hillsboro and Marilyn (Bill) Atsalis of Hobe Sound, FL, nephew, Eric (Marilyn) Matthews of Hillsboro, niece, Janice Carrozzella of Cincinnati, five grandchildren, Melanie (Grant) Brose, Mick (Sandy) Ford, Mark (Joyce) Ford, Tom Atsalis and David (Alma) Atsalis, ten great grandchildren, Christopher Ford, Megan (Josh) Walker, Todd (Amy) Ford, Meri Ford, Graham Brose, Taylor, Paige, Ali, Tara and Brooke Atsalis and three great great grandchildren, Alex Ford and Adeanna and Adler Eubanks.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday September 2, 2015 at the Hillsboro 1st United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at the Hillsboro Cemetery with Dr. Derek Russell officiating.

Friends may call at 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at the Thompson Funeral Home.

Donations can be made to the Hillsboro 1st United Methodist Church, Highland Co. Animal Shelter, Alzheimer's Association or charity of choice.

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