Jean Finch

Jean Elizabeth Mullen Finch died peacefully on November 4, 2026, at age 93, after a brief hospital stay in Cumming, Georgia.

Jean was born in White Plains, NY on May 17, 1933 to James Mullen and Dorothy (Alley). She spent her childhood growing up with her younger sister Patricia who she loved very much. Jean graduated from White Plains HS and then went on to SUNY Oneonta in NY for Teacher Education and became a third grade teacher in Vestal NY.

Jean met James Nellis Finch at SUNY Oneonta and they married on August 25, 1956. They were blessed with 59 years of marriage together. Jim and Jean had two children, Sally Jean Finch Campbell and Douglas James Finch who are so grateful to have had them as their parents.

As Jim’s career in education progressed, Jean fully supported him through moves to NY City, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Amherst, NY. She always had his back and was a dedicated homemaker, taking care of their home and raising their children which was very important to her.

Jean enjoyed gardening, reading, bowling, doing word searches, listening to all kinds of music, a little bit of golf to spend time with her husband, and always spending time with those she loved. Later in life, while living in assisted living, Jean created the mail delivery job for herself and delivered the mail every day to staff and residents, up until the day she went into the hospital and later passed away. She saw a need, knew she could help and made it happen. She did that throughout her life, always being there for friends and family members when support was needed. Jean was very practical and the very best listener who only offered her wisdom and advice when asked for it.

Jean is preceded in death by husband James Finch, sister Patricia Gaffney, brother-in-law William Finch, sister-in-law Evelyn Finch, sister-in-law Jane Mills, brother-in-law John Mills, cousin Edwin Alley, Jennifer Alley, niece Elizabeth Mills and nephew Kevin Gaffney.

Jean lived a long and wonderful life and will be very missed by her family. She is survived by daughter Sally Jean Campbell(Finch), son-in-law Ronald Campbell, son Douglas James Finch, daughter-in-law Sandra Finch, brother-in-law Robert Gaffney, grandchildren Jaclyn Howell (Campbell), Nicole Elizabeth Campbell, Molly Elizabeth Finch, Jacob Charles Finch, great grandchildren Rhylyn, Everleigh and Hallie, along with nieces Kathleen (Michael) McDaniel, Sharon (John) Tallman, Kathleen (Mick) Pechan, Lisa (James) Liddle, Susan (Joe) Mills, Stephanie (Todd) Mills and nephews Thomas (Kathy) Gaffney, Sean (Michele) Gaffney, William (Mary) Finch Jr., David (Margaret) Finch and John (Bonnie) Mills, who all loved her very much.

Jean will have a small family service, as requested, in December 2026, at Georgia National Veterans Cemetery where her husband was also laid to rest. In lieu of flowers, Jean would humbly ask that you all “take good care” of each other.