Franklin – Jean Loraine "Neam" Tomlin, 95, widow of James "Dee" J. Tomlin, Sr. passed away October 11, 2017. Born August 20, 1922 in Elizabeth City, NC. and raised on the Eastern Shore she was the only child of the late Lydia Mae Turner and Leibig Morse Turner. She was also predeceased by a son James "Jimmy" J. Tomlin, Jr., a daughter-in-law Joyce "Joy" W. Tomlin and a great great grandson Matthew H. Curle.

Neam was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church and was a friend to all and loved her family with all her heart.

Left to cherish her memory is a daughter Sandra F. Shafer and husband Edward of Conway, NC, a grandson James "Jay" J. Tomlin, III , a granddaughter Janice "Jan" L. Tomlin both of Franklin, two great granddaughters, Brittney W. Curle and husband Jason of Windsor and Jayde M. Fisk of Franklin, one great grandson Jayke Tomlin Fisk and girlfriend Emily Harper of Holland, one great great grandson Nathan C. Curle of Windsor. She is also survived by a host of cousins and close friends that were in her life as well.

The family will receive friends Friday, October 13, 2017 from 6 to 7PM followed by a funeral service at 7PM in Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. Warren Johnson officiating. Burial will be private.

A special thanks goes out to First Class Home Care Service and their employees for the kind service they provided. Also for all the family and friends who took their time to sit with Neam when we needed a break. A very special thanks goes out to her Great Granddaughter Jayde Fisk for all the love and care she gave to Neam for the last five years. Memorial donations may be made to Beaver Dam Baptist Church. www.wrightfuneralhome.org