Margaret Jean Ray Fleck Harkey, age 82, passed away on April 2, 2022, in Franklin, TN. Jean was born in Elsberry, MO, to Pauline Ligon Ray and Henry Leo Ray. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Rick Fleck, and her second husband, Robert Harkey, and six siblings: Charles Ray, Dorothy Cox, Harold Ray, Brenda Hausgen, Bobby Ray, and Betty Ray. She is survived by daughters Laura McMahan (David McMahan) and Lisa Fleck (Dan Hardick); granddaughters Keely McMahan (Casey McMahan), Meg Hardick (M Mutrux/Ruby Branson), Emily Hardick, and Olivia Hardick; great-grandchildren Clara McMahan and Hazel Hardick Branson Mutrux; sisters Dolores Watkins and Sidney Traynor; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In the course of her life, Jean lived in St. Louis; Tallahassee, FL; Ridgefield, CT; Dallas, TX; Sarasota, FL; Austin, TX; and Franklin, TN. One of Jean’s proudest accomplishments was starting an employment agency in Dallas. She enjoyed traveling, especially to the beach and to family reunions, and hosting family holidays, which she made very special. She loved cooking, creating a cozy home, staying in touch with her extended family, and taking care of her dog, Austin. She loved her daughters and her granddaughters, whom she had the pleasure of watching grow into strong young women. Jean was a fiercely independent woman who believed in making her own destiny. More than anything, Jean will be remembered for her generosity.
Services: Chapel service Saturday April 9, 10AM at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital — www.stjude.org
A service of KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL
R.i.p. Aunt Jean, you will be truly missed. You were the sweet beautiful lady. I love you Aunt Jean.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was always kind to me. Prayers of comfort being said. ❤️
You have my deepest condolences.
We are praying for your family. May precious memories of your beloved mom comfort you❤️
Dear Laura and Lisa,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your beautiful and loving mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad that I was able to meet your precious mother and father years ago at Keely’s piano recital. What a blessing to have had her with you these last several years, so that many more memories could be made with the family. She was a beautiful lady. May you all be comforted by the love and special memories.
RIP our beautiful Aunt Jean. We love you. You were always so kind and loving. We will miss you
So sorry for the loss of your mom. You are truly a wonderful daughter and cared for her in her twilight years.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this difficult time. May your happy memories comfort you and may she rest in peace.
Laura and Lisa, we are sorry to hear Jean has left us, I know you will miss her.
I remember our good times in Dallas. Your mom has always been there for us in so many ways.
Aunt Jean was always a kind person who made you feel good about yourself ,She will be greatly missed by all.
Laura and all you are in our prayers and thoughts. Love, EEDC