MALONE, Jean S., age 87, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011. She was born October 29, 1924 in Poland, IN.
Jean was a avid gardener and a member of College Hill Garden Club, enjoyed square dancing and was a member of the Grand Squares Square Dance Club, she enjoyed traveling and playing pinochle with John and Diane. Jean was also a founding member of LLIC Investment Club.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Ray Malone; three daughters, Vicki (Sam) Barton, Valarie Martin and Patti (Charlie) Smith; three grandchildren, Dawn (Brian) Selby, Josh Smith and Chris Martin; two great-grandsons, Tyler and Colin Selby; two sisters-in-law, Arlene Hecko and Maxine Schroer; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Ruth Schroer; three brothers, Jimmy, Robert and Ruel Schroer; two sons-in-law, Ray Sexauer and Bill Martin. Pastor Tom Bowser officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. If desired, donations may be made to the American Lung Association.