Imogene "Jean" Brubaker, 91, of Warren, Indiana, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Parkview Huntington Hospital in Huntington, Indiana, after a short illness. Jean was a resident of Heritage Pointe of Warren.

Jean was born on February 2, 1934, in Pike County, Arkansas, to Willie E. and Ruel T. Killian. She graduated from Langley High School in Langley, Arkansas, in 1952. On September 26, 1953, she married the love of her life, Jerry D. Brubaker.

In 1964, Jean earned her practical nursing license and spent her career serving others at the Caylor-Nickel Clinic in Bluffton, Indiana. She and Jerry made their home in Warren, where they raised their two sons and spent more than 50 years on their family farm just outside of town. Jean had a passion for gardening, growing vegetables and flowers, and preserving food for her family. She was known for her delicious country-style cooking and, above all, her deep and abiding love for her family.

A devoted member of the Warren Church of Christ, Jean had a strong faith and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Ruel Killan; her son, Jeffrey Ray Brubaker; her brother, James Hollis Killian and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.

Jean is survived by her husband of nearly 72 years, Jerry Brubaker; her son, Joey Brubaker; daughter-in-law, GayLynn Crossley; grandchildren, Ethan Brubaker and Madelyn Brubaker; her sister, Faye Killian Booth; and many loving brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral arrangements will be conducted by Glancy H. Brown & Son Funeral Home. The service will be held at Heritage Pointe Applegate Chapel, 801 Huntington Ave., Warren, IN 46792, on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 2 PM, with Chaplain Gerald Moreland officiating. Family and friends may gather for visitation one hour prior to the service, beginning at 1 PM. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Warren, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bread of Life Food Pantry, 132 N. Nancy Street, PO Box 574, Warren, IN 46792.