Jeanne M. Nichols

Jeanne M. Nichols, 74, of Beaverville, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born May 13, 1950, in Kankakee the daughter of Lloyd and Lois (Mulder) Parrish. On November 30, 1968, she married George S. Nichols Sr. at St. Anne Presbyterian Church. Jeanne retired from Baker and Taylor in 2009 after 31 years there. She enjoyed camping, reading, flowers and spending time with her children, family and friends. She loved to cross-stitch, especially crafting for the ones she loved. Jeanne is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Geroge Nichols Sr. of Beaverville; three children, Geroge (Kristy) Nichols Jr. of Bourbonnais, Brian Nichols of Bradley, and Stacy Nichols of Aroma Park; three grandchildren, Nichole Hollis of Chebanse, Brandon (partner, Krystina) Nichols of Glenn Dale, Arizons and Jonah Nichols of Bourbonnais; siblings, Virgil (Janet) Parrish of Springfield, Missouri, Roy (Sandy) Parrish of Porter, Texas, Carol Moran of Momence; Rodney Parrish of Chatsworth, Bonnie Craver of Pontiac, Keith (Donna O'Shaughnessy) Parrish of Saunemin and many nieces & nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and grandson, Bailey Nichols. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2025, from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at noon at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee. Burial will immediately follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family. The family would like to give a special thank you to sister-in-law, Donna O’Shaughnessy, for all her love and care throughout Jeanne’s journey.