Jean Ann Ireland, 74, of Rockford passed away at 8:30 pm on February 20, 2022 at Van Wert Health.

She was born on September 30, 1947, in Celina, the daughter of the late Jessie Lee Searight and Josephine Mamie (Nuding) Searight.

Jean was a 1966 graduate of Celina Senior High School. Jean worked at Mersman Tables in Celina, Corning Glass in Bluffton, Indiana, Teleflex, and Fort Recovery Industries. She was a member of The Rockford Belle Church. As a young adult Jean also attended Mt. Tabor Church and Praise Point Church. Jean enjoyed flowers and gardening, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving are one son; Brent (Cara) Ireland of Van Wert, one brother; Ron (Lisa) Searight of Rockford, one niece; Sheena Searight of Cleveland, and two grandchildren; Trevor and Dulcie Ireland of Van Wert.

She was preceded in death by an infant son; Craig Lee Ireland.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday February 24, 2022 at The Rockford Belle Church, 135 Market Street, Rockford, OH 45882 with Pastor Bonnie Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, 3750 US-33 Rockford, OH 45882.

Family and friends will be received from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday February 23, 2022 at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home 111 W. First Street Rockford, OH 45882.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jean`s memory may be sent to The Rockford Belle Church.

To share in Jean's online memorial, please visit www.ketchamripley.com.