Jean Bachuss was born in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Robert and Robbie Katherine Lay Welch. On September 12, 1949, she was united in marriage to Gernel Bachuss, who preceded her in death on September 22, 2000. Jean departed this life on November 13, 2017, at the age of 84 years, 5 months, and 8 days.
Jean attended Wesley's Chapel Church in Savannah, Tennessee. She was a member of the Savannah chapter of the Eastern Star. She worked at Brown Shoe Company for over 45 years and as a door greeter at Walmart for 19 years. Jean enjoyed going to concerts.
Jean is survived by her daughter, Karen Duck and husband Dany of Savannah, Tennessee, and a grandson, Michael Armstrong.