Jean Lee Scales' Obituary
Jean Lee Scales of Wheeler, TX passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 in Wheeler at the age of 74 years, 1 month and 9 days. Funeral Services will be at 3:00PM pm Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Cornerstone Church in Wheeler, with Pastor Erron Mercer officiating. Burial will follow at Wheeler Cemetery. Viewing will be Wednesday from 9:00AM until 4:00PM at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Wheeler.
Jean was born on August 14, 1950 in Fort Sumner, NM to the late Eugene and Bessie (Riley) Callaway. She grew up in New Mexico. As a young girl, she, like many other energetic kids, loved to skip and was often seen having simple fun skipping through the field. After graduating from high school in 1969 Jean attended Eastern New Mexico University and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. She worked for several years at the senior citizens center in Portales, NM, then moved to Wheeler, TX in 1989. She worked at Wheeler Nursing and Rehab for 10 years. Jean began working as a correctional officer for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in 1999. She retired in 2009 after 10 years of service.
Jean spent many years at Wheeler Nursing and Rehab, both as an employee and for the last 8 years as a resident. While there, she enjoyed playing Bingo and participating in all the various social activities. She especially enjoyed spending time talking with others.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Scales and Bessie Riley Callaway; her grandparents, V.D. and Willie Lee Riley; her siblings, Rebecca Blackburn in 2020 and William “Billy” Scales in March of 2024; her niece, Tinslee Scales in 2018 and her nephew, Byron Scales in 2014.
Survivors include her sister, Bessie Scales of Wheeler; brother, Vance Callaway of Amarillo, TX; several nieces and nephews; aunt, Claryn and Bruce Cunningham of Bray, OK; sister-in-law, Janice Scales of Wheeler; 3 children and several grandchildren.
The family wish to acknowledge and thank the staff at Wheeler Nursing and Rehab for their years of friendship and care for Jean.
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