Jean Williamson Kerr (85) passed peacefully on May 13, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born February 11, 1940, in Santa Monica, CA, A beloved lifelong educator, artist and devoted mother, Jean taught physical education, English, and literature, concluding her career as an Adjunct Professor at Auburn University at Montgomery. She was a founding member of Epiphany Episcopal Church (Tallassee, AL). A talented craftswoman, Jean was highly regarded for her woven pine needle baskets, taught at the John C. Campbell Folk School, and founded "The Basket Cases."
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