Ira Jean Chunn of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at the age of 91.
Graveside services will be Thursday, April 6, at 2 p.m. in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Gary Beauchamp officiating. Viewing was held Wednesday, April 5, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and the family received friends from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Jean was born on January 28, 1932, at home to parents Alfred and Allene Estlack of Clarendon. Jean attended public schools in Clarendon. She then attended Clarendon College and obtained an associate’s degree. She married Bill Chilton and had four sons: Charles Patrick Chilton of Helena, Okla., Michael Chilton of Purcell, Okla., Steven Chilton of Pampa, Texas, and James Lynn Chilton of Lubbock, Texas.
Jean later married Winfred Chunn of Amarillo who proceeded her in death on January 28, 2003. Winfred had three children; Bruce Chunn of Colorado, Mark Chunn of Arkansas, and Cynthia Boles of Amarillo. Jean was a resident of Amarillo for 51 years. She loved all seven children as her own. There are 14 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Jean worked for the state of Texas welfare department for more than 25 years as a supervisor. She also volunteered as a supervisor for the volunteers at Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo. She attended Lifeway Fellowship Church in Amarillo.
Memorials can be made to Citizens Cemetery Association, PO Box 983, Clarendon, TX 79226.
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