Jean Welborn

Jean Welborn, age 71, of Peculiar, Missouri died Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, Kansas.

Jean is survived by her husband Ken, as well as 6 siblings, Raymond Hornor (Carol) of Monett, MO, Noel Hornor (Becky) of Vancouver, WA, Karen French of Phoenix, AZ as well as Annette Painter, Regina Allen and Kay Keener (Larry) of Kansas City. Also, many nieces and nephews.

Jean was born in Joplin, Missouri on May 12, 1954. Born to mother Rachael Pauline Hornor and father Charles Everett Hornor. She attended grade school and high school in Sarcoxie, Missouri.

Jean retired in 2009 from the Federal Aviation Administration as a Budget Analyst. She loved hiking in Red Rocks country with her husband Ken and had traveled to Europe, Greece and around the Middle East.

Jean had a resilient and persevering mindset that allowed her to face and endure many health issues. Jean was a member of the United Church of God in Overland Park, Kansas.Jean loved cats and her extended family and will be missed by all who knew her.

Graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 7, 2025 at Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, Missouri.