Jessica Jo Gean, 49, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the family home north of Protection, KS.  Born October 10, 1973 at Greensburg, KS, she was the daughter of Kenneth Gean and Janice (Huck) Gean Moore.

Jessica graduated from Protection High School in Protection, KS in 1992, attended Barton County Community College, received her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Kansas State University in 1996, and received a Master's Degree in Education from Fort Hays State University in 2011.  She was a teacher, starting her career as a 3rd Grade Teacher in Greensburg, KS from 1999-2000. She was then a Special Education Teacher at South Central Elementary School in Protection, KS from 2000-2014, a 5th Grade Teacher in Lincoln, KS from 2016-2017, and a Special Education Teacher in Bennington, KS from 2017- Present.

Jessica was a resident of Lincoln, KS and attended Bennington Bible Church.  She was a member of K.N.E.A. and Kiowa Creek 4-H.  She enjoyed watching Jackson and Emmarie show their animals, supporting Brenna and Zach in their activities, hanging out with her little buddy Hudson, and taking road trips with Traci.  She was an avid K-State Wildcat and Kansas City Chiefs fan.  She loved her two cats and enjoyed playing the piano and singing.

She is survived by her mother: Janice Moore of Coldwater, KS; one brother: Randyl Gean (Katresa) of Protection, KS and nephew and niece Jackson and Emmarie Gean; one sister: Erica Gean of Wichita, KS; other "sisters": Traci, Pam, Nicci, and Jaymi; and numerous other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her father: Kenneth Gean; stepfather: Bucky Moore; grandparents: Vernon and Maxine Huck; and uncle: Larry Huck.

Calling times are from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2023 (Family Will Be Present From 5-7 p.m.) at Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home, Coldwater, KS.

Funeral Service is at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Protection Christian Church in Protection, KS, with Pastor Rusty Westerfield presiding.

Burial will follow the funeral service at Protection Cemetery in Protection, KS

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Jackson & Emmarie Gean Education Fund or Comanche County Fair Board in care of Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home, P.O. Box 417, Coldwater, KS 67029.