Jean Marie Drew

Jean Marie Drew, 79, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at her residence.

Jean was born on March 2, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Milton and Virginia Schultz. She dedicated 35 years of service to the federal government, retiring as a Purchasing Agent.

Jean truly lived life to its fullest. She enjoyed shopping, listening to music, genealogy and spending time with her friends and family—especially going out to eat, attending shows and Broadway plays, and visiting the casinos. A devoted football fan, she proudly cheered on the New Orleans Saints. Jean was also a remarkable 30-year kidney transplant survivor, a testament to her strength, resilience, and gratitude for life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Virginia Schultz; her former husband, Roy Talbott; her sister, Dolores Spinelli (Ron); and brother-in-law, Andy Mimnaugh.  

Jean is survived by her loving husband, Joseph Drew; her son, Jeff Talbott (Pamela); her daughter, Paula Parsons; her sister, Barbara Mimnaugh, of Philadelphia; her granddaughter, Jimi Brew (Ed); her grandson, Tyson Broyles (Marissa); and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her nieces, Nicola Mimnaugh (Edward), Andrea Mimnaugh (Michael), Susan Luma (Terry), Sandi Braungart (Paul), and Jeannie Saul (Victor); her nephew, TJ Luma (Gary); and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home on O’Neal Road in Gulfport on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00 am. Friends may visit from 10:00 am until service time. Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Hospice, 1240 Broad Avenue, Gulfport, Mississippi 39501, or the Humane Society of South Mississippi, 2615 25th Avenue, Gulfport, Mississippi 39501.

Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Jean Marie Drew.