Obituary: Jeannie Rae Justice, The Dalles; nurturer, librarian, Sonrise Principal

Jeannie Rae Justice was welcomed into the loving arms of  Jesus on October 10, 2022. She was born to Bea & Willet Justice on January 14, 1947.

She graduated with a master’s degree in Library Science from Geneseo, NY. She was a librarian at Roberts Wesleyan College for ten years. In 1979 moved to The Dalles, OR, to become a librarian at Judson Baptist College until 1985. She followed this as Secretary of Calvary Baptist Church until 1996 where she was a member until her death. At that time she went back to Rochester to assist with her nephew with autism. In 1999 she returned to The Dalles to be Principal of Sonrise Academy retiring in 2018.

Her faithful service to Lord included AWANA program, teaching Sunday school, VBS, Missions committee, Welcome table, Good News Club, Community Bible study, KRHP TV camera, baking communion bread, and being available. She had a servant’s heart. She was gifted and talented artistically and was an avid reader and loved the Scriptures.

She was preceded by her parents, brother & sister. She is survived by siblings Ray, Bea (Ger) Teal, LouAnne Thompson, Pattie (Bob) Peter, Brian (Kyle), Laura (Jim) Bowen, lifelong friend Joyce Lee, many nieces, nephews, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship The Dalles OR, or to  Gideons International.