Jeannie Grace (Cook) Aten, age 87 of Chelsea, MI, passed away on December 27, 2024, at Chelsea Retirement Community. Jeannie was born on October 13, 1937, in Lansing, MI to Carl and Norma (Bush) Cook. Jeannie had lived in the Chelsea area since 1990, moving from Pinckney. She graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in social work, then earned her master's degree from the University of Michigan. She worked in the field of social work as a family counselor for 35 years. Jeannie loved being outside and was an excellent swimmer. She also loved to travel.
On June 23, 1956, she married Wendell Rowley Aten. He passed away on November 24, 2022. They were married 67 years. Surviving are four children, Fredrick (Kari) Aten of Minnesota, Rebecca (Ross Lybrink) Aten of Howell, MI, Vicki (Don) Alcorn of Florida, and Tice (Erika) Aten of Florida; four grandchildren: Sam, Brandon, Matthew, and Tyler; and three great-grandchildren: Ainsley, Abilene, and Hendrix. She is preceded in death by her brother, Reid Cook.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, 11:00 a.m., at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, where the family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. Immediately following the service, her ashes will be interred in the scattering gardens at the Chelsea First United Methodist Church, followed by light refreshments in the church’s fellowship hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to Chelsea First United Methodist Church or Chelsea District Library.
