Born in Baltimore, Maryland on January 14, 1947 to Melvin Paul Espy and Eleanor Olive Gaines, she was named Jeanne Eleanor Espy at birth. Jeanne was the youngest of three children; sister Irene who passed away in early 2017 and surviving brother Wayne Espy. Jeanne died of natural causes in Normandy Park, WA on February 18, 2018. 

Jeanne is survived by her daughters, Ronni Whitacre and husband Paul, and Jessie Schultz, her husband Rob and their son Lakelin Dyson-Schultz.

Mother, Grandmother, writer, poet, avid gardener and Advocate. You will be greatly missed by all!

To read more of Jeanne’s story please visit the below web address: 

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/seattle-wa/jeanne-schultz-ju…

A Memorial Service to honor Jeanne and celebrate her life will be held on April 10, 2018 at 11 a.m. hosted by her congregation at the following address: Genesis Global, 233 S 156th St., Burien, WA 98148

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Genesis, The Nature Conservancy, The Audubon Society, Public Broadcasting (television and radio) or the local Women’s shelter.