Jean Elizabeth Dean

Jean Elizabeth Dean, born September 25, 1961 in Anson, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026 in Comanche, Texas, surrounded by family. 

She was many things in life— entrepreneur, florist, longtime real estate broker, an incredibly talented artist, a mother, and a friend to just about everyone she met. Her paintings live on in countless homes, each one a reminder of her creativity, her eye for beauty, and the joy she brought to others. 

More than anything, she loved people—especially her kids and grandkids who she loved fiercely—and she had a way of making everyone feel seen, welcome, and cared for. She was kind and carried a warmth that stuck with you. She always had a smile that could brighten your day, and when she laughed—which was often—you couldn’t help but laugh right along with her. 

She was best known as “Gammy” to her grandkids, a name she wore proudly and lived up to every day. 

She is survived by her children, Shaylee Cooper and husband, Kasey, and Bradley Thompson and wife, Rachel; her grandchildren, Gatlyn and wife, Chloe, Maddox, Alex, Brooklyn, Aiden, and Kasyn; and her great-grandchildren, River and Jack Cooper. She is also survived by her siblings, Bill Dean and his wife, JoLynn and Ann Hiler and her husband, Jimmy, along with many cousins, friends, and those who became family along the way. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Talmadge and Dolris Dean, better known as Pa and Claire, as well as other loved ones who went before her. 

A graveside service will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery in Anson, Texas, on Friday, March 27th at 11:00 AM, where she will be laid to rest alongside her mom and dad. The cemetery is located 3 miles east of Anson on Highway 180. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wings Over Texas Hospice in loving memory of Jean Dean, at 106 W 1st, Hico, TX, 76457. The Wings Over Texas Hospice care team showed incredible care, compassion, and love to our mom in her final months. We are deeply grateful for the comfort they brought to her—and to all of us. 

Right now, we’re holding on to the good memories, the laughter, and the countless moments that made her who she was. She will be missed more than we can put into words, but we’re thankful for every bit of time we had with her.

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