Johnson Overturf Funeral Homes

EVA JEAN DUNAGAN

Eva Jean Dunagan, age 63, of Palatka, passed away Saturday July 24, 2010 at her home after a brief illness. She was a native of Jackson, Alabama, lived in Jacksonville, Alabama before moving to Palatka where she lived for the past 41 years. She graduated from Jacksonville High School and attended Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama, graduating in 1968. After teaching one year of English at Cobb High School in Anniston, Alabama she accepted a position at Palatka High School where she taught English for 31 years, until retirement in 2000. Jean was an avid reader and her favorite hobby was fishing. She is remembered by those who knew her well for her love of music. She played guitar, harmonica, autoharp, dobro and piano by ear and her voice was strong and unique as she sang gospel, folk, and country songs with a passion. She remained a friend to many and a few were forever changed by her true and loyal friendship. Only God could have given us a friend as wonderful as Jean. “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above” James 1:17. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eldon and Jewell Dunagan, a brother, Jimmy Dunagan and her beloved sister-in-law, Brenda Dunagan.

She is survived by 2 sisters, Janice Dumas of Sevierville, Tennessee and Linda Bryant & husband, Donald of Jacksonville, Alabama; brothers, Wayne Dunagan & wife, Betty of Jacksonville, Alabama and Harold Burgess & wife, Cathy, of Ohatchee, Alabama, along with several nieces and nephews and close friends.

Funeral services will be held 7:00 P.M. Wednesday July 28th at the Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka with family and friends officiating. Friends may call Wednesday from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at the Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka Additional services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday July 31^st at the K.L. Brown Funeral Home in Jacksonville, Alabama with calling hours an hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Seven Springs Cemetery. . Memorial donations can be made to: Hospice of the Nature Coast, 6721 Crill Avenue, Palatka, Florida, 32177.

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Ruthann Thropp
Satsuma, Florida
Farewell, for now, dear friend. You took God's hand and went with Him. All is well. God bless you.

Stephanie Hines Saxby
Palatka, Florida
Miss Dunagan was one of my teachers at PHS. She was a great teacher who was very patient. In my mind's eye, I can see her grin and sideways glance when a student said something funny.
May her family and friends find some comfort in knowing Miss Dunagan touched many lives and helped many students. Losing a loved one is never easy. My sympathy is with you all.

Enedina L. Stockhaus
Satsuma, Florida
I would like to extend my sincere condolences for the passing of Jean. I had the pleasure of working with her at Palatka High School for a number of years. Jean was a decent, carring and dedicated person. She truly enjoyed working with young adults and was commited to getting as many students possible prepared for the GED exams. She also took pride in those who were able to successfully complete the program. Jean's true love was also her little Jack Russell terrier. She also found room in her heart for some abandoned kittens which were fortunate to have been born under or near her steps.
I am sorry to say that I did not see her again after she retired, but am blessed to have known her just the same. I pray that our Creator will comfort you in your loss.
Sincerely,
Enedina L. Stockhaus

Gail Childs
Jacksonville, AL
Even though I did not know Jean, I know the family and I want them to know that my thoughts and prayers are with them during this time of sadness.