Jean Hall

Ethel Almajean (McIver) Hall, known affectionately as Jean, passed away on August 24, 2024, at the age of 87 in Avon, Indiana. Born on January 24, 1937, in Albany, Kentucky to Johnnie Paul and Mary Alleta (Lee) McIver. The family relocated to New Castle Indiana when Jean was young.

She married Donald R Hall in February of 1956 and had two children Debra and Don (Scott).

Jean graduated from NCCHS in 1956, Richmond School of Practical Nursing in 1968 and earned an Associate's Degree from the IUPUI Nursing Program in 1974 becoming a Registered Nurse.

Jean was a retired Nurse Consultant (State Surveyor) for the State of Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitation Services for 14 years. Jean's prior career included working at Henry County Memorial Hospital for 15 years as Head Nurse in all areas of acute care. She then moved on to further her career as a Director of Nursing at Community Care Cooperation in New Castle, Indiana and after five years was promoted to the Assistant Corporate Director of Nursing position. Jean was a Part Time Instructor for the Licensed Practical Pharmacology Program in 1981. Jean spent time as a consultant for Bay Pharmacy of Louisville, Kentucky before moving to Clearwater, Florida. Jean attended Ball State University Deaf Education for one year and the University of South Florida CE for a Master’s Degree in Nursing.

Jean enjoyed her friends and family, but also in her spare time enjoyed dancing, music, traveling, people watching, journaling, church and working crossword puzzles. Jean was a wealth of knowledge in regard to the family tree and enjoyed sharing with anyone that would listen.

Jean is survived by her daughter Debra (Gary) Foster of Brownsburg IN, grandchildren Penny (Jim) Goolsby of Acton IN, Brian Stephens of Avon IN and Donnie Stephens of Danville IN. Three Great Grandchildren Courtney (Sean) Martin, Brianna Stephens and Brandon Stephens. One Great, Great Grandson Logan James Wade Gonzales.

Jean was proceeded in death by her parents Johnnie Paul and Mary (Lee) McIver, husband Donald Hall, son Donald Scott Hall, sister Bertie Bratton, two brothers Bill and Johnnie McIver, one nephew Brian Bratton and one niece Mary (McIver) Freeman.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Flanner and Buchanan-Speedway IN, 2950 N. High School Road at 12:00pm. Calling hours are 9:30a to 12:00p. Burial will take place at 2:30p – 3:30p in South Mound West Cemetery in New Castle, Indiana following the service.