Jean Bauerband

Jean Griffeth Bauerband, 83, formerly of Jefferson, GA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Charlotte after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.

Jean was born on October 4, 1935 in Jefferson, GA to the late Robert Howell Griffeth and the late Lucille Hancock Griffeth.  She is also preceded in death by beloved husband, Raymond D. Bauerband and brother, Joe L. Griffeth, M.D.

After graduating from Jefferson High School, she attended North Georgia College and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1957 with a degree in Home Economics.  She married Ray on November 8, 1957.  Jean was an avid supporter of the University of Georgia and Georgia football.  She served as president of the Alumni Association of the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at UGA.  She worked as a Home Economist for the University of Georgia Extension Service in Dougherty, Gwinnett, and Fulton Counties until retirement in 1992.

Jean is survived by daughter, Carol B. Barnhart and husband, Mike of Harrisburg, NC; son, James Raymond Bauerband, M.D., and wife, Robin, of Hartwell, GA; five granddaughters, Jennifer and Samantha Barnhart, Joy B. Turner and husband, William, Caroline and Hallie Bauerband, step grandsons Palmer and Anderson Loggins.

A visitation will be held 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Friday, December 21, 2018 at Back Creek Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Jefferson First United Methodist Church in Jefferson, GA, officiated by Rev. Chris Laskey.  The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

Please consider a donation in memory of Jean to a hospice of your choice or to Alzheimer's Association; alz.org.