Jeanne Stanley Cullen

Jeanne Stanley Cullen, age 83, of Olympia, WA, passed away on 9/25/2026. She was born on 9/19/1943 in Maysville, KY to Eleanor Mayhugh Clark and Stanley Cullen.

She will be remembered for her adventurous spirit, living in Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico before settling in Washington state in the mid-90’s. She earned her Master of Social Work. She was also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a therapist for many years.

Over the course of her life, she enjoyed a variety of activities, including spending time with family, photography, writing, offering classes from her stained-glass art studio, traveling to areas of nature, gardening, and playing bridge and mahjong with friends. She was also a person of integrity, advocating for those who might not have a voice, championing social causes, and preserving nature.

She is survived by two daughters (Rachele Mechem, Stephanie Eaton), two sisters (Sarah Ransdell, Charlotte Claybrooke), two brothers (Rick Cullen, Richard Claybrooke), five nephews (Brook Moore, Eric Larsen, Daniel Cullen, Braden Claybrooke, Logan Claybrooke) and a niece (Kirsten Larsen).

A service will be held in her honor 11am-1pm on 10/17/2026 at the Swanntown Inn in Olympia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to South Sound Senior Center.