Jean Maynor Baxter, 88 of Jasper was called home to her Lord on Friday, January 23 after a courageous battle with cancer. A woman of profound faith and unwavering devotion, Jean leaves behind a legacy of love and service to her family and her community.
Originally a native of Benton, Tennessee, Jean moved to Jasper when her husband Bill (“Coach Bill”) Baxter accepted the head football coaching position at Marion County High School. She was a dedicated employee of the Marion County Board of Education and Tennessee Consolidated Coal, eventually retiring from the Marion County Trustee’s office.
Jean’s spiritual life was anchored at the First Baptist Church of Jasper, where she was a faithful and long-standing member. Her kindness and commitment were felt by many through her active participation in Sunday school and her tireless work within various church ministries.
She is survived by her devoted husband of over 70 years Bill Baxter, her three children Tammy (David) Smith, Tim (Karen) Baxter and Jan (Roger) Egli, Foster son Ronald White, her seven grandchildren Jeanne (Michael) Swigart, Chelsey Smith, Brooke (Connor) Bartow, Nick (LaRae) Egli, Bradley (Keli) Baxter, Tori Egli and Bailey (Sam) Stogner, her seven great-grandchildren John and Luke Bartow, Jones, Norah, Lois, as well as Rowe Egli and Pearl Jean Swigart. Jean was preceded in death by her parents Burch and Lena Bell Maynor and her six siblings Charles Maynor, Edna Rogers, Burch Maynor, Broughton Maynor, Peggy Chastain and Frank Maynor.
Family was the cornerstone of Jean’s life. She and Bill cherished every moment with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren, finding their greatest joy in the love and laughter of their expanding family.
The family received friends for visitation at Tate Funeral Home in Jasper on Friday, January 30 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and again on Saturday, January 31 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. A service to honor Jean’s life was held the following Saturday visitation at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Senior Pastor Greg Steele of Jasper First Baptist Church who officiated, with the interment that followed at the graveside.
Pallbearers were Nick Egli, Bradley Baxter, Connor Bartow, Michael Swigart, Sam Stogner and Lee Tallent.
The family would like to express our most sincere appreciation to Ann Roberts of Hospice and Michelle Morrison and the staff at Serenity on the Farm.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7 ESV)
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, Tennessee 37347, 423-942-9500.
The Marion Tribune – February 5, 2026