Jean Rea - A Life Lived for Christ and Others
September 23rd, 2008I returned home from Arkansas on Sunday evening. Word came to me Saturday night about the death of my friend and former Olive staffer Jean Rea. Her family will welcome guests Wednesday night at Faith Chapel South. The funeral will be at Olive on Thursday morning at 9:30.
This lady was one of a kind in my life. She has been the major catalyst in my heart’s understanding of God’s direction toward the future work of the Ministry Village at Olive. It will be my plan to name one of the major buildings in the Village in honor of Jean. My many discussions with her about what God requires of us in light of Matthew 25 were life-changing for me. I loved her with all my heart as did so many others. One of her favorite sayings has become one of mine. “Failure to plan on your part does not create an emergency on my part.” This was a line I heard her share many times.
We are moving close to being only 40 days away from the national election. I encourage you to commit to pray for God to move across America before this crucial voting. You can find out more by visiting www.IVoteValues.com. This site will help you see what Southern Baptists and others are doing as we pray and plan for the coming election.
Have a great day. Pray for America. And honor Jean Rea by helping someone less fortunate today.
Pastor Ted Traylor
September 28th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Pastor Traylor,
You are correct about Ms. Jean. She was one of my mothers closest friends for more than 30 years. Before they worked togehter at Olive they were Tupperware ladies together back in the 70s. She always had a way to see the light and made the best jelly. She will greatly be missed. I know heaven is a brighter place today.
Towana Yates