Edna “Jean” Arrington, 85, of King George, Virginia passed away at Mary Washington Hospital on May 25, 2023. Born in Warren County, VA to James Ernest Thompson & Charlotte Griffith Thompson, Jean had a deep love for family, a passion for gardening, and enjoyed being a care giver for our many pets throughout the years.

Jean was a dedicated mother who raised a family of eight children. She briefly worked at the United States Postal Service in the Philatelic Office and later at Dunkin Donuts in District Heights, Maryland, during the 1980s. In her free time, she enjoyed watching western shows and movies, completing word search puzzles, writing in her journal daily, and reading her Bible. She will always be remembered for her wise advice, soft demeanor, delectable potato salad, and her skills as an amateur botanist.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 22 years, Louis Frederick Bowley; her husband, James Howard Arrington; her siblings, Mary Yates, James Thompson, Ruby Thompson, Helen Lentz, Alta Lee Miller, Harry Thompson, Richard Thompson, Charles Jackie Thompson, Juanita “Ann” Thompson, Julia Crites; sons, David Bowley and Michael Bowley; and grandson, Leander Bowley.

Jean is survived by her siblings, Bobby Thompson, John Thompson and Phillip Thompson; children, Charlotte Beach, Robert Bowley, Louis Bowley, James Bowley, Barbara Cunningham, and Daniel Bowley; grandchildren, Regina Stuckey, Lisa Sholly, Christopher Bowley, Cassandra Bowley, Sean Turner, Shakira Turner, Donte Johnson, Christopher Bowley, Zachary Cunningham, Paige Cunningham, and Aiden Bowley; great-grandchildren, Ashton Stuckey, Austin Sholly, Kyleigh Sholly, Amaya Johnson, Lyric Johnson, and Baby C Dodson (Due Date: 7/5/23).

The family will receive friends from 6pm-8pm on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Storke Funeral Home, King George (11089 James Madison Parkway, King George, VA 22485). A celebration of life will be held from 12 noon to 3pm on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Jean’s residence (13225 Salem Church Road, King George, VA 22485). A eulogy will be given at 1pm, standing amidst the flower garden where she lovingly nurtured the beauty and fragrance of her flowers.

Jean held a special place in her heart for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests considering a donation to St. Jude’s (stjude.org/donate).

Storke Funeral Home, King George is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.storkefuneralhome.com.