Jean Shoates, of Xenia, Ohio, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at her home in Wilberforce, Ohio. Jean was a lifelong member of Zion Baptist Church. She was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and an active member of The Moles Inc. social club. Jean retired from WPAFB after working 39 years as a mathematician and “Hidden Figure” for the NASIC division. She is survived by her daughters Joyette Bowen and Jacqueline Robinson. Celebration of Life for Jean Shoates will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Visitation at 10:30am until time of service which will be at 11:30am at Zion Baptist Church 565 E. Main Street, Xenia, Ohio, Pastor Gary Chapman officiating. 

Interment will immediately follow at Cherry Grove Cemetery. 

Arrangements entrusted to Clark-Jones Funeral Home. 

In lieu of flowers please make Contributions to the United Negro College Fund or Bridges of Hope (Xenia, OH).