Ella Jean Covey

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June 28, 1938 ~ July 26, 2020

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Ella Jean Johnson Covey, 82, died Sunday, July 26, 2020 peacefully at home.  Jean was born in LaGrange, Kentucky on June 28, 1938 to the late Park and LouAnn Henry Johnson.  She was a member of Hedgeville Baptist Church. Jean loved her church and enjoyed gardening.  In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, William Arthur Covey and a brother, John Charles Johnson. She is survived by three sons, William (Norma) Covey of Huntingburg, Indiana, Stan (Georgetta) Covey of Danville and Richard ( Jeanne) Covey of Junction City; two sisters, Etta Sparks and Irene Gillespie of Irvine; six grandchildren Chris (Wendy) Burton, Jason (Lori) Burton, Megan (Bob) Bosley, Chad Poynter, Adrian (Olivia) Covey, Aaron (Lauren) Covey and sixteen great grandchildren. The funeral service will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Stith Funeral Home in Junction City.  Rev. Travis Farris will officiate.  Burial will be in Parksville Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Chad Poynter, Zachary Poynter, Matthew Poynter, Stan Covey, Michael Sparks and Jason Burton.  Visitation will be 11am-1pm, prior to the service, on Wednesday.  Memorial donations are suggested to Hedgeville Baptist Church.  Please sign the guestbook and send a Hugs from home. Visitation:  11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Stith Funeral Home in Junction City Funeral:  1 p.m.,Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Stith Funeral Home in Junction City Burial:  Parksville Cemetery

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  6. Wish we could be there to show our love and support. Our thoughts are certainly with all of you during this very sad time. Love to all!

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  10. So sorry that we cannot be there for you guys. Prayers for Richard and the family. Deepest sympathies and prayers for the whole family.

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  13. Very sorry for your loss of Mrs. Covey. She was a very sweet lady and great neighbor. I wish we could attend services in person, but we are here for anything we can do for you.

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  14. I will love and miss my baby sister forever. Love and prayers to the boys and their families Love Irene

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  15. My Aunt Jean will be dearly missed, her and Uncle Bill were always so good to me. I will cherish the memories forever. My prayers are with you boys and your families. Love, Debbie Gillespie Watson

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  17. Aunt Jean was a wonderful lady and I am very honored to be her namesake. She will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to her boys and their families. Love, Pamela Jean

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  19. We just want you to know we are so very sorry you had a very special mom we didn’t know till just now .If you need anything please let us know all our love wish you peace

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  20. We just found out about this. So very sorry for your loss. We attended church with her for many years at Hedgeville and she was one of the sweetest people you\’d ever want to meet. Always had a smile for everyone! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless and comfort you.

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