Stillwater, Oklahoma - Jean (Lewis) Heister was born September 20, 1942 in Perry, Oklahoma to Furman Lewis and Ferol (Dixon) Lewis. She passed peacefully from this life on May 1, 2026 at Stillwater Medical Center. A service to celebrate Jean's life will be 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church, 504 S. Knoblock St., Stillwater, OK 74074. Strode Funeral Home and Cremation is in charge of the arrangements.

Jean moved to Stillwater with her family when she was 9 years old and attended Stillwater public schools, graduating in 1960. Jean married Bill Heister on November 30, 1963 and they were happily married for almost 56 years until his passing. They made their home in Stillwater and had three children, Kris, Jan, and Mike. Jean was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church and worked for the Houck Agency for many years until she retired.

Jean loved her family immeasurably and she was so special to them. She was "Grammy" and "Grammy J" to her seven grandkids and one great-grandson- all of whom she treasured. Jean loved her sons-in-law and daughter-in-law- and their families- as much as her own.

Jean was fun, funny, and one of the kindest people ever created. She found joy in helping others and made people feel comfortable and cared for. She will be incredibly missed.

Jean is survived by her children and their spouses: Kris and Kevin Fowler of Stillwater, Jan and Chip Eames of Tulsa, and Mike and Layla Heister of Eldridge, Iowa. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Anna Fowler, Will Fowler (and Kendel), Tyler Eames, Taryn Gilliland (and husband Cody), Malak Almotairi (and Sam), Adam Heister, Zayn Heister, and great-grandson Carson Gilliland. Additionally, Jean is survived by her special cousins: Wesley Davidson (and wife Wanda), Sue Jackson, and Linda Pitcovitch (and husband Paul); her "church children": Shane Hoffman, Renee Flasch, and Reynell and Dwynesha Lavigne;

and her bonus family Suton and Tristan Edens-- and many other beloved family members and friends. Last, but certainly not least, she is survived by her sweet rescue dog, Callie, who was her loyal and near-constant companion.

In honor of Jean, please be kind. Pay it forward. Donate your time and resources to organizations that help people. Support animal rescues. Hug your family and friends. The following are some organizations that were special to her, Zion Lutheran Church, Stillwater, Oklahoma, Stillwater Humane Society and Meals on Wheels (Stillwater and Metro Tulsa)

Condolences may be emailed to the family and an online obituary may be viewed by

visiting www.strodefh.com.