Jean L Drew

jean drew

January 19, 1943 ~ July 21, 2026

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On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, JEAN L. DREW of Fort Washington, MD, passed peacefully after a courageous journey with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) at INOVA Mount Vernon Hospital. Born on January 19, 1943 in Rocky Mount, NC, she graduated from Norfolk State College in 1960.  Upon graduation from college, she moved to Washington, D.C. and became an educator at both Frank W. Ballou High School and Eastern Senior High School for almost 30 years. 

 

She was the beloved wife of Thomas Drew for over 59 years, and the loving mother of Lori Drew and Patrice Drew. Jean will be remembered for her strength in character, generous heart, and unwavering love for her family. 

 

Though she will be deeply missed, Jean’s legacy lives on in the family she cherished, the community she faithfully served, and the countless lives she enriched. May her memory forever be a blessing to those who knew and loved her.  An inurnment (immediate family only) will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at the National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico, VA. A celebration of life will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Virginia Hills Church, 6507 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22310. 

 

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory would be appreciated in support of AdoptAClassroom.org or the COPD Foundation. 

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Celebration of Life: September 26, 2026 2:00 pm

Virginia Hills Church
6507 Telegraph Road
Alexandria, VA 22310

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  1. My deepest sympathy to the Drew’s family on behalf of my dearest, sweet and beautiful cousin!! She will be tremendously missed and forever LOVE!!! May GOD strengthen and give unto you, HIS PERFECT&DIVINE PEACE!!!

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  2. Sending our deepest love, prayers and condolences to the Drew family. Aunt Jean was a beautiful person inside and out . Memories of her will be forever cherished.

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  3. To the Family, I surround you with love and light today. I share in your sadness, but I also share in your deep pride for her being a wonderful Wife .and Mother.
    She brought so much joy, laughter and warmth into our family, that brightness doesn’t disappear, it lives on in our favorite stories and happy memories we all hold.
    I celebrate the legacy of love she left behind, andI carry her spirit forward with a smile.
    May she rest in beautiful peace.
    Dottie

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  6. Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Aunt Jean. Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers.

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  7. My condolences to the family! My thoughts and prayers are with in these hard moments. Patrice, Uncle Tommy, and Lori may God give you peace and strength in your weakest moments. 🙏🕊️

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  8. Sending heartfelt condolences to the family, may God ease your heart with God speed.

    Carolyn and Tyrone

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