Reta Jean Cutrell Obituary (2023)

Reta "Jean" Cutrell of Wapato, WA passed away on September 30, 2023, and is reunited with her husband, Stanley, in Heaven. She was born the oldest of 4 siblings, in West Union, IL to Charles and Esther Cornwell on October 23, 1936. She grew up in a little town called Melrose in Illinois and graduated from Martinsville High School and went on to attend Eastern Illinois University to obtain her Masters in teaching. It was there that she met her soulmate, Stanley Cutrell, and together they had their first son, Charles. Jean and Stan moved with Charles to Wapato, WA, where another son and a daughter were born, Stephen and Rene. Jean started her teaching career at Southcenter Elementary in Illinois, for the Martinsville School District. After 3 years, she spent the next 47 years as an educator for the Wapato School District, teaching 4th and 5th grade. She was widely recognized by the community and adored by all her students. Teaching was her passion and it showed in her commitment to her students and colleagues. When Jean wasnt teaching, she was an avid reader. She was very active in her church, the Bible being her favorite book to read. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jean is preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, and her husband Stanley. She is survived by her children, Charles (Barbara) Cutrell, Rene (John) Hayes, and Stephen (Deborah) Cutrell, six grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 11:00am at Reservation Community Memorial Park in Wapato, WA. Please visit www.brooksidefuneral.com for service updates. In lieu of flowers, family asks that donations be made to the Wapato Library or the Union Gospel Mission and sent in care of Brookside Funeral Home (PO Box 1267, Moxee, WA 98936) who is caring for the family. Graveside Service Reservation Community Memorial Park Saturday, November 4, 2023 11:00 AM 5161 W Wapato Rd Wapato, WA 98951