Jean Gribok Obituary Jean Taylor Gribok Portsmouth - Jean Taylor Gribok, 70, died May 9, 2018. Born in Portsmouth to the late Lloyd E. Taylor and Jean Taylor Hamaker, she resided in Kill Devil Hills in the 80s, working in property management and banking. In 1989 she moved to Oriental, NC, where she developed a business plan, established, owned, and managed a favorite local restaurant, Scoot's Pizza. An avid reader, her Kindle was her best friend. A self-professed Luddite, she had a masterful vocabulary and prided herself as a grammarian. Jeanie returned to Portsmouth in 1995 and worked as a loan officer until she retired. She enjoyed herb gardening, cooking, sketching, swimming, entertaining, and visiting with family and friends. She loved playing Bridge weekly from age sixteen with her group of best friends. Passionate to her causes, Jeanie fought cancer three times, beating it twice. Her unexpected passing has left a void in our family indescribable by words. In addition to her parents, Jean was predeceased by her brother, Lloyd Eric Taylor. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Denis Gribok; her sister, Janie Taylor Head; her children, Frank Elwood Halstead (Maria), Laura Medlin White (Nick), and Paul Gribok; her sister-in-law, Brenda Jobst (Dan); her niece, Erica Taylor Ewoldt; grandchildren Frank Halstead, Jr. (Linda), Audrey Chapman (Sam), Kathryn Halstead, Eleni White, Yianni White; and great-grandchildren Ofelia Halstead, Olivia Halstead, and James "Sammy" Chapman, III. A memorial service will be held 12:00 p. m. Thursday, May 24, at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Ln., Suffolk. A celebratory reception will immediately follow at Denis and Jean's home. Burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Her Foundation, P. O. Box 2187, Portsmouth, VA 23702. Condolences and happy stories may be shared at BWFosterFuneralHome.com. Jean Gribok Obituary (1948 - 2018) - Suffolk, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchName=Jean+Gribok&page=1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/jean-gribok-obituary?id=11134081 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Jean-Taylor-Gribok/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Jean Taylor Gribok, 70, died on 9 May 2018 in Portsmouth. She worked in property management, banking, and owned Scoot's Pizza in Oriental, NC. Jean was an avid reader, Bridge player, and cancer survivor. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and sketching. Jean was survived by her husband, children, and grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A memorial service was held on 24 May 2018 at Baker-Foster Funeral Home in Suffolk. A celebratory reception followed at Denis and Jean's home. The burial was private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations were requested for The Her Foundation in Portsmouth, VA. ### The Edited Obituary Jean Taylor Gribok Portsmouth - Jean Taylor Gribok, 70, died 9 May 2018. Born in Portsmouth to the late Lloyd E. Taylor and Jean Taylor Hamaker, she resided in Kill Devil Hills in the 80s, working in property management and banking. In 1989 she moved to Oriental, NC, where she developed a business plan, established, owned, and managed a favorite local restaurant, Scoot's Pizza. An avid reader, her Kindle was her best friend. A self professed Luddite, she had a masterful vocabulary and prided herself as a grammarian. Jeanie returned to Portsmouth in 1995 and worked as a loan officer until she retired. She enjoyed herb gardening, cooking, sketching, swimming, entertaining, and visiting with family and friends. She loved playing Bridge weekly from age sixteen with her group of best friends. Passionate to her causes, Jeanie fought cancer three times, beating it twice. Her unexpected passing has left a void in our family indescribable by words. In addition to her parents, Jean was predeceased by her brother, Lloyd Eric Taylor. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Denis Gribok; her sister, Janie Taylor Head; her children, Frank Elwood Halstead (Maria), Laura Medlin White (Nick), and Paul Gribok; her sister in law, Brenda Jobst (Dan); her niece, Erica Taylor Ewoldt; grandchildren Frank Halstead, Jr. (Linda), Audrey Chapman (Sam), Kathryn Halstead, Eleni White, Yianni White; and great grandchildren Ofelia Halstead, Olivia Halstead, and James "Sammy" Chapman, III. A memorial service will be held 12:00 p.m. Thursday, 24 May, at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Ln., Suffolk. A celebratory reception will immediately follow at Denis and Jean's home. Burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Her Foundation, P.O. Box 2187, Portsmouth, VA 23702. Condolences and happy stories may be shared at BWFosterFuneralHome.com. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Jean Taylor Gribok | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 70 | | Birth | 1948 (estimated); Portsmouth | | Death | 9 May 2018; Portsmouth | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|---------------------|-----------------------------| | Jean Taylor Gribok | Decedent | Portsmouth | | Denis Gribok | Spouse | Unknown | | Lloyd E. Taylor | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Jean Taylor Hamaker | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Frank Elwood Halstead | Child | Unknown | | Laura Medlin White | Child | Unknown | | Paul Gribok | Child | Unknown | | Janie Taylor Head | Sibling | Unknown | | Lloyd Eric Taylor | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Frank Halstead, Jr. | Grandchild | Unknown | | Audrey Chapman | Grandchild | Unknown | | Kathryn Halstead | Grandchild | Unknown | | Eleni White | Grandchild | Unknown | | Yianni White | Grandchild | Unknown | | Ofelia Halstead | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Olivia Halstead | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | James Chapman, III | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Brenda Jobst | Sister-in-law | Unknown | | Erica Taylor Ewoldt | Niece | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Jean resided in Kill Devil Hills in the 80s, working in property management and banking. 2. In 1989, she moved to Oriental, NC, where she developed a business plan, established, owned, and managed a favorite local restaurant, Scoot's Pizza. 3. She was an avid reader, with her Kindle being her best friend. 4. Jean was a self-professed Luddite with a masterful vocabulary and prided herself as a grammarian. 5. She returned to Portsmouth in 1995 and worked as a loan officer until retirement. 6. Her interests included herb gardening, cooking, sketching, swimming, entertaining, and visiting with family and friends. 7. Jean loved playing Bridge weekly from age sixteen with her group of best friends. 8. She fought cancer three times, beating it twice. 9. Donations in her memory were requested to be made to The Her Foundation in Portsmouth, VA. ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | |---------|-------|------| | Suffolk | VA | 2018 |