Jeen L. Waldrop

Jeen (Samuel) Waldrop, passed away October 22, 2009 after a four year battle with cancer. She was born June 21, 1967 in Lansing, Michigan to Arnie and Dolores Samuel. A 1985 Grand Ledge High School graduate she spent her life in Grand Ledge and Pentwater. She is survived by her devoted husband Brian Waldrop and their two chidren, Mackenzie and Tyler. Jeen was an avid lover of books, beaches and baseball. She loved to watch her children play sports and could often be seen cheering for them. She was a dedicated wife, mother and friend. Her joyous laughter was contagious and all who came in contact with her could feel her love for life. Jeen was a long time member of Liberty Church in Grand Ledge, where she served as a Sunday School teacher and member of the Ladies Ministry. She had a deep love for God, her family and children, this showed in the way she treated everyone around her, her deep faith sustained her throughout her life. Jeen was a sixteen year employee of MHA/Fincor Solutions as a workers compensation senior claims consultant/supervisor. She was preceded in death by her father Arnie Samuel. She is survived by her mother Dolores, three sisters, Jenne Samuel of Flomaton, Al, Jana (Scott) Hand, Pensacola, Fl, Alison (Jeff) Sieffert, Bay City, MI, many nieces and nephews. She was very close to her in-laws, Earl and Shirley Waldrop and family of Grand Ledge. She will be dearly missed by all who loved her. Tha family would like to thank the excellent staff at Sparrow Medical Ceneter, Medical Oncology department for their wonderful care during her illness. A memorial gathering will be held Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. A memorial service to celebrate Jeenâ€™s life will be Monday, November 2, 2009, 1:00 pm at The Liberty Church, 12745 Georgia Avenue, Grand Ledge, Michigan with The Reverend David D. Stephens, officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to Mackenzie and Tylerâ€™s college Fund (Checks payable to Brian Waldrop) or The Liberty Church. Online condolences and guest book entries may be made at www.holihanatkin.com

Jeen L. Waldrop

June 21, 1967 - October 22, 2009