Virginia "Jeannean" Gladson Stein, of Rio Medina, passed away peacefully at her home on August 1, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on May 8, 1945, in Snyder, Texas, she was the daughter of Lester Elmer Gladson and Marjorie Minnie Rodgers Gladson.

Jeannean was a proud graduate of Seminole High School, class of 1963, where she was celebrated as the football queen, a cheerleader, and an active participant in numerous clubs, including debate, theatre, and the National Honor Society. Following high school, she attended Sul Ross State University, where she continued her cheerleading career and engaged in various clubs and organizations. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree and embarked on a fulfilling teaching career at East Central High School in San Antonio in 1968, dedicating 34 years to teaching Vocational Office Education and Word Processing classes before retiring from Medina Valley High School in 2002.

During her time at East Central High School, Jeannean met Walter Stein, who would become the love of her life. They were married on March 13, 1969, and enjoyed 51 wonderful years together. Jeannean cherished her time with family and took great joy in supporting her children and grandchildren in all their extracurricular pursuits. Her personal hobbies included scrapbooking, reading, gardening, pickling, baking, and watching crime shows.

She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Deesa and Derek Griggs of Castroville, and Tricia and Hector Hurtado of Rio Medina; her grandchildren, Bradley and Ashley Griggs, Zachary Griggs, Kamryn Griggs, Madisyn Griggs, Hannah Hurtado, Haylee Hurtado, and Hunter Hurtado; her great-grandchildren, Carsen and Beckham Griggs; her sister-in-law, Ida Stein; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jeannean was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Stein; her parents; her brother and sister-in-law, Norman and Marilyn Gladson; and her in-laws, Doris and Glenn W. "Booty" Keller and Julius C. "Doc" Stein. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be Monday, August 12, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church with the Holy Rosary at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Eulogy. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at St. Louis Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery in Castroville, Texas.

Memorials may be made in Jeannean's memory to the St. Louis Catholic School Building Fund or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com