Jean Ann Hillegass

Jean Ann Hillegass, 89, of Jenners Pond in West Grove, passed away peacefully at Chester County Hospital on Saturday, February 22, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Souderton, PA, Jean was the daughter of Irvin Y. Hunsberger and Meta L. Hunsberger (nee Potts). She was predeceased by her husband John R. Hillegass, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage and by her oldest son, John D. Hillegass. She is survived by her daughter, Joan E. Buck and her husband Robert, and her son, Jeffrey M. Hillegass and his wife Lisa, as well as eight grandchildren and her first great grand child. Jean attended Souderton High School and Ursinus College where she majored in mathematics and minored in Spanish. She taught Spanish at Philmont Christian Academy.

Jean was an active member of Saint Michael Lutheran Church in Unionville where she sang in the choir, played the flute, lead the women’s group for many years, and attended Bible study regularly. She also researched and documented the history of Saint Michael and its buildings and congregation. Jean loved being a mother and grandmother and cherished time with her family. She enjoyed travel and spending many summer days at the Jersey shore. At Jenners Pond, she sang in the choir and found great community with the residents. She was a lifelong learner, always reading, researching, questioning, and seeking more information. A strong believer in equality and social justice, Jean felt that we all have a responsibility to help our neighbors and care for those in need. We love her deeply, will miss her dearly, and will strive to follow her example.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 15 at 10:00 am at Saint Michael Lutheran Church in Unionville.

Memorial gifts may be directed in her memory to:

Kennett Area Community Service (KACS), 136 W Cedar St, Kennett Square, Pa 19348

Lutheran World Relief PO Box 17061 Baltimore MD 21297-1061

St Michael Lutheran Church Memorial Fund PO Box 178 Unionville PA 19375

Arrangements by Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove, Inc.