Lorma “Jean” Jeannine Iiams, 94, of Crestline passed peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2024, in Crestline.
Jean was born on October 12, 1930, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Grover and Dorothy (Steen) Kellams and moved to Crestline at the age of 14, where she lived in her home on Patterson St. for 79 years. On December 6, 1947, Jean married Glenn Iiams, and they would share 62 years of loving marriage before he preceded her in death on October 29, 2010.
Jean is survived by her loving children: son Jim Iiams of Ontario, son Tom Iiams of Ontario, daughter Glenda (Andy) Moses of Ontario, son Ron Iiams of Crestline, and daughter Lisa (Jeff) Ryland of Crestline; grandchildren: Amanda Moses of Columbus, Aaron Moses of Dublin, Charisse Leach of Columbus, Rene Leach of Columbus, Ron Iiams of Mansfield, Jennifer Lampin of LaGrange, Anthony Sheilds of Columbus and Antonio Leach of Columbus; and 11 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Jean was preceded in death by her siblings: Edward Kellams, Tom Kellams, Dorothy Dunn, Reva Brown, Nilah Wilkinson, Jackie Kellams, and Lilah Kellams.
A private family burial will take place at Greenlawn Cemetery in Crestline.
As a true animal lover, Jean’s family would like memorial contributions to go to STOP Cat Shelter of Mansfield – 1152 Lexington Ave, Mansfield, Ohio 44907.
Those wishing to share a memory of Jean or send condolences to the Iiams family may do so by visiting www.masfh.com.
The Schneider-Gompf Funeral Home, 223 W. Main Street, Crestline is honored to serve the family of Lorma “Jean” Jeannine Iiams.