Jeanette G. Christman, 93

April 20 1927 - January 07, 2021

Jeanette G. Christman, 93, formerly a resident of Palmerton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Lancaster General Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Kunkletown, she was one of eight children born to the late Oscar E. and Carrie M. (Beer) Beers. She was the loving wife of the late Charles F. Christman and they shared 37 years of marriage at the time of his passing in 1981.

Jeanette graduated from the Stephen S. Palmer High School in 1944. Earlier in life she helped work on the family farm and later worked in several of the local garment factories, retiring from Fernbrook Sportswear in 1989. Following retirement she traveled extensively, both internationally and within the U.S. An active member of the community, she volunteered at the Palmerton Hospital, The Nearly New Shop and at her church, First United Church of Christ, Palmerton. She enjoyed bowling at Haja Lanes, playing cards with different card clubs and participating in activities at the Palmerton Senior Center. She loved to sew and quilt and took great pride in making every family member their own special quilt.

A beloved mother and grandmother, she is survived by three daughters: Sandra L. Deckard of West Chester, PA; Susan J. Palecki and her husband Walt of Mount Joy, PA; and Sharon E. George of Millersville, PA. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren: Karen L. Collins (Ryan), Brett R. Hamm (Elaine), Nicole S. Shoemaker (Rob), David C. Christman, Jr. (Theresa), Kory A. Christman (Stephanie), Dustin Christman, Angela M. Balogach and Randy A. George, Jr. ; 16 great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Kathy Christman; and her sister, Barbara Eckhart (Allen). Along with her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her son, David C. Christman in 2000; sons-in-law, David D. Deckard and Randy A. George, Sr.; sister, Ferne Smith; and brothers, Bruce, Harvey, Henry and Curtis Beers and William Ruhmel.

Funeral services will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at the Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, PA, 18071, where the family will receive guests beginning at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jeanette’s memory may be made to the Palmerton Senior Center, 501 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071.