Shirley "Jean" Breidert, 80 of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away at her home on Monday, January 2, 2023.

Jean was born on October 7, 1942, in Middlesboro, KY, to George and Delia (Branson) York. She married Robert Breidert on August 3, 1968, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Jean and her husband Bob were members of the North Ridge Baptist Church in Fort Wayne. Jean was a legal secretary and had worked for the public defender's office in Florida. She liked to cook for her large family and play hide and seek with her grandchildren. Jean was a deal hunter and enjoyed shopping. She had an amazing personality and was friendly, loving, and kind to everyone she met. Her dearest loved ones will never forget her courage, strength, and grit. Jean's love of her family and friends was immeasurable.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, George and Delia York, an infant sibling, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

Loving survivors include her husband of 54 years, Robert Breidert, daughter, Jill (Rob) Einerwold, son, Kenneth (Tammy) Frazier, son, Gregory (Jina) Graham, daughter, Teri (Jim) Brown, son, Len Breidert, son, Bradley Breidert, 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, brother, Earl (Betty) York, and sisters, Wanda McCue and Mary Lee Zell.

Friends and family may gather to share and remember at Northridge Baptist Church, located at 1300 E. Cook Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46825, on Saturday, January 7, 2023, from 10am to 11am. A funeral service will begin at 11am with Pastor Gary Green officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Stillwater Hospice, 5910 Homestead Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46814.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren, Indiana.