Jean E. Wilcox, 85, of Chillicothe, passed at 12:47 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2024 in Traditions of Chillicothe following an extended illness.

She was born June 20, 1939, in Omega, Ohio to the late Mark and Ruth Stauffer Rapp.

Surviving are a sister, Charlotte (Jerry) Beeler, of Chillicothe; a brother, Steve (Valerie) Rapp, of New York; and several nieces and nephews including a special niece and nephew, Debra Proehl and Don (Nancy) Rapp.  She was predeceased by her former husband, Ivel Gene Wilcox, Sr; a son, Ivel Gene "Geno" Wilcox, Jr.; brothers, Paul and Robert Rapp; and sisters, Dorothy Stidham, Mildred White and Evelyn "Billie" Proehl.

Jean worked as a nursing assistant.

A private graveside service will be held in Omega Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements are under the direction of the WARE FUNERAL HOME.

You may sign her online register at www.warefh.com