Jean Ann McLain

Jean Ann McLain, age 74, of Cape Girardeau, passed away peacefully at her home on

Friday, August 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born August 9, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, the daughter of Lyman and Jewel

(Frances) Moore. On December 27, 1969, she married George McLain, and together

they shared 55 wonderful years of marriage.

Jean was a proud graduate of Cape Central High School and a lifelong resident of Cape

Girardeau. She dedicated her life to caring for her family, which brought her the greatest

joy.

She is survived by her devoted husband, George McLain; her mother, Jewel Moore; two

daughters, Malinda (James) Day and Monica (Ben) Duncan of Sikeston; two cherished

grandchildren, Waylon Schaffer and Axel Cole Duncan; and three siblings, Fred (Vivian)

Moore, Jim (Kathy) Moore, and Joni (Kevin) Stanley.

She was preceded in death by her son, Matthew Wilson McLain and her father, Lyman

Moore.

A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 3,

2025, at McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. A private family burial will take

place at a later date.

Jean will be remembered for her unwavering love for her family, her gentle spirit, and

the many lives she touched throughout the years.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to be made in Jean’s memory to the American

Cancer Society or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

To leave an online condolence to the family please visit

www.mccombsfuneralhome.com and select Jean’s obituary.

Arrangements by McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.