Jeanne Brand

Jeanne Ruth (nee Simmons) Brand was born on August 30, 1919 in Poughkeepsie, New York to Sumner and Helen (nee McCoy) Simmons.  She passed away on Thursday morning, November 12, 2020 at the age of 101.

Jeanne grew up in Poughkeepsie, and graduated from Wooster College in Wooster, Ohio. That is where she met her husband, Robert “Bob” Brand. Jeanne had been May Queen her senior year of college, and she married the captain of the football team.

Jeanne and Bob had 3 children (Lawrence, Richard, and Steven), 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She raised her family in Kenwood, Ohio, and taught elementary school for approximately 30 years in the Indian Hill School District.

Jeanne was very active in the PEO and Kenwood Women’s Club and was active in the Sycamore Presbyterian Church. Jeanne was an avid bridge player, playing every chance she could.

Jeanne was loved by her family as evidenced by all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren attending her 100 ^th birthday in Mason, Ohio.

Jeanne will be laid to rest at Armstrong Chapel Cemetary in Indian Hill with Bob at her side. She will be badly missed by her family, friends and all who knew her.

Mueller Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.