Jean C

Gregory

Jean Gregory (nee Chase) passed away on March 25, 2025, in Toledo, Ohio. She was the second of three children born to, James W. and Willie G. (Nickens) Chase, in Washington, DC.

Her great grandfather, Thomas W. Chase, was a member of the Districts House of Delegates, 1872 - 1873, under Ulysses S. Grant's administration. She attended the District of Columbia Public Schools and was a proud graduate of the Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School and Miner Teachers College.

She completed graduate and postgraduate studies at Howard University, University of Toledo and was a doctorate candidate. She received her paralegal certification from Institute of Law and Aging, The George Washington University, Washington, DC.

Jean was a former member of All Saints Lutheran Church. At the time of her death, she was an activer worshipper, congregational member of Epiphany Lutheran Church. She was enthusiastic participant in it Outreach Ministry, Joyful Noise Choir, Epiphany Knitters, Adult Bible Study and Funeral Luncheons.

In prefernce to listing career achievements, memberships in professional/social organizations, Jean requested the following:

"When I stand before God at the end of my life,

I would hope that I would have not a single bit

of talent lfert and could say,

I used everything you gave me."

~ Erma Bombeck

Jean was preceded in death by her parents and her dearly loved brother, Raymond N. Chase and sister, Vivian M. Chase.

She is survived by her cousins, Lottie and Diane Fleeks, of Fairbanks, Alaska; godsons, Craig and Jay of Louisville, Kentucky and Jay Young and goddaughter, Judy P. Sims, of Toledo, Ohio.

Special thanks to Parkcliffe Memory Care Community and Staff.

Private services and inurnment are to beheld in Washington, DC. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Epiphany Luthern Church, Capital Improvement Fund, 915 N. Reynolds Rd, Toledo, Ohio 43615