Imogene Timberlake

Jean Timberlake, 87, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015.

She was born October 9, 1927, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the daughter of Jesse and Thelma (McDaniel) Perry. She was a graduate of Highland Park High School.

Jean married Charles Fletcher. They were divorced. She married Richard Timberlake on October 28, 1966 in Topeka. He preceded her in death on September 3, 1994. Survivors include three children, Linda Carroll, Conawa, OK, Shirley Mayberry, Topeka and a son, Larry Timberlake, Topeka; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Jean was also a foster parent for many children.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Jesse Perry.

A graveside service will be 1 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2015 at the Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, 3616 SW 6th Ave., Topeka.

Jean will lie in state from 3 -8 p.m., Thursday at the Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka.

To leave a special message for Jean's family, please visit the guestbook below.

God saw you were getting tired
and a cure was not to be.
So He put his arms around you
and He whispered come with me.
With tearful eyes we watched you suffer
and watched you fade away.
Although we loved you dearly,
we could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating.
Hard working hands to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
that He only takes the best.
It's lonely here without you.
We miss you more each day.
Life doesn't seem the same
since you went away.
When days are sad and lonely,
and everything goes wrong,
We seem to hear you whisper,
Cheer up and carry on.
Each time we see your picture
you seem to smile and say,
Don't cry, I'm in God's hands.
We'll meet again some day.