Jean Ann Nicoletti Raymond

Jean Ann Nicoletti Raymond, born March 8, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, died June 23, 2022, in her daughter's home in Mountain City, TN, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She and her husband Mark had lived in Hendersonville, NC, for the last 60 years, after moving there from Chicago. Jean was a wonderful wife and mother, an excellent gardener of flowers, a lover of music and singing, an avid hiker and camper, and she and Mark raised 3 daughters. Her goal in life was to bring joy and happiness to all she met, and she has left a legacy of peace, love, and singing. Jean lost her beloved husband Mark in April 2022 and missed him dearly, after almost 65 years of marriage. She is survived by her 3 daughters: Michele (Skip) Skeele of Hendersonville, NC; Carol (Tim) Russom of Mountain City, TN; and Catherine (Tomas) Raymond-Koenig of Saluda, NC. She has 6 grandchildren: Brit Skeele, Jeremy Clark, Dallas (Madi) Skeele, Risa Koenig (Matt) Shelnutt, Anna Koenig (Chad) Hamilton, and Lena Koenig. She has 3 great-grandchildren: Ezra, Stefan, and Caspian, and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her brother: Michael (Alicia) Nicoletti. Jean will always be remembered for her love of singing, her love of the outdoors and her flower gardens, and her continuous love of her family and 3 daughters. Her wish was to be cremated and a memorial for both Jean and Mark will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in memory of Jean to her favorite organizations, Nature Conservancy, or flowers can be planted in her honor. Online condolence can be sent to the family via our website: www.huxlipfordfh.com Professional services for the Raymond Family are being provided by Hux & Lipford Funeral Home in Mountain City, Tennessee.