Dr. Jean Carol Netherton
March 22, 1932 ~ April 29, 2011
Dr. Jean C. Netherton passsed away on Friday, April 29, 2011 at her home in Great Falls, Va. Beloved wife of the late Clifford L. Netherton. Survived by her nephew, Steven McIntyre (Tyann), her nieces, Debra Linback (Bob) and Carol Lockridge (Jerry); also survived by several great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ruth McIntyre and her brother, G. Robert McIntyre. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to NVCC Education Foundation, Alexandria Campus Library Fund, 3001 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, Va 22311.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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One of the finest administrators & human beings I have ever known in my 66 years. She was one of my greatest supporters. To know Jean was to love Jean. Rest in peace dear friend.
Jean, if there is a heaven, I’m sure you’re there smiling down on us. However, for me, you gave me my little slice of it here on earth. You gave me the greatest gift–your full support and encouragement of the Co-op Program that I was devoted to. Not many people love their work as much as I did; and you not only made that possible, but thanked me for it every chance you got! No achievement was too small to escape you. I don’t know how you squeezed in the time for all those notes of appreciation. Everyone who ever worked with you knew you valued their efforts and contributions. You made it such a joy to be a part of the Alexandria Campus. Once, we were talking about our respective campuses at a regional Co-op meeting, and someone from another campus said we made it sound like Camelot. I had to admit that it felt like that while you were there. You set the tone. I am so grateful that you have been part of my life!
In honor of Jean and Cliff, together again in that great casting pool in the heavens. They scored a perfect life together on earth and contributed to us all in so many special ways. Their positive and encouraging team spirit will live on and continue to motivate me forever. With Eternal Love and Respect, Chris K.
The late Dean Shuler once described the Alexandria Campus, NVCC as the “love” campus. Jean Netherton set that tone. Thanks to her leadership we felt a sense of being a family and enjoyed a great deal of mutual respect and commitment to students as well as to each other. Jean was an excellent administrator, a committed educator and a caring friend. Mimi Gronlund
Last evening, a dear friend from college named Jim Bowen (class of 1953, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville) called me to tell me that he had read in the Washington Post Jean C. Netherton’s obituary. Jean and I were good friends at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and remained in touch from time to time over the y ears. Some years back, there was a reunion of our class and she came to attend it. She lived in historic Carnall Hall; I lived at home in Fayetteville. We both were in Mortar Board together and were invovled together in other activities at the University of Arkansas. Mutual friends and I recall Jean telling us about comimg down to the University of Arkansas in a pick-up truck to to go to school. Jean was president of her dormitory (Carnall Hall) and a leader on the campus, to-wit being a member of Mortar Board and other things as well. We are both pictured in the U. of A. 1953 yearbook; we both shared a love of sports. At our reunion, we had such a wonderful visit and stayed in touch after that. When her husband was ill, she pondered about moving into a retirement village somewhere and I sent her information about our Butterfield Trail Village here in Fayetteville which is a wonderful place for retirement and long term health care when needed. I was thinking a lot about Jean just a couple of weeks ago and wondered about calling her since I was going to be making a visit to Quantio, Va in June for my son’s 30 yr. retirement ceremony from the United States Marines. I had thought about trying to go on up to Great Falls to see Jean. I am afraid that I am like a lot of people who think about contqacting someone and just do not do it timely. I am saddened by her passing. Such a freat person – such a really great friend. God Bless her and her family.