LODI - Jeanne Tomlin, age 70, of Lodi, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at New Perspective Senior Living in Sun Prairie, WI.

She was born on December 5, 1952, in Durham, North Carolina, the daughter of Howard and Nannie Lou (Kerns) Bounds. Jeanne graduated from Smithdeal Massey Business College in Richmond, VA with a degree in Public Relations.

Jeanne started out in the working world as a model and was featured on the cover of many Richmond Lifestyle magazines, runway shows and local advertisements. Her career then moved into Public Relations with the Federal Reserve Bank in Richmond, VA. After Erin was born, she dedicated her life to raising her and Erin’s many friends that in turn became her other daughters.

Jeanne was an excellent cook and introduced many classic southern dishes to her Wisconsin friends. She also brought her favorite southern traditions of Carolina Beach music, shag dancing, grits and iced tea. She had a big heart for animals and loved her cats - Ari, Sophie, Toby and Liam - immensely. She volunteered her time at schools, spent many years in the church choir, and could light up a room with her smile.

Jeanne is survived by her daughter, Erin (Cole) Wilson; stepson, Thomas Tomlin; four grandchildren, Brooks Wilson, Vivian Wilson, Eu nah Tomlin, and Calvin Tomlin; mother, Nannie Lou Bounds; brother, Howard Bounds III; and sister, Nancy (Chuck) Floyd and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard V. Bounds Jr.

In honoring Jeanne’s wishes, no services will be held at this time.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be gifted to Lift Lodi - a local non-profit organization aiming to bring together and revitalize the Lodi community through a devoted day of service. www.liftlodi.com

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com

Gunderson Lodi

Funeral & Cremation Care

157 S. Main St.

(608) 592-3201

Jeanne Elizabeth Tomlin

December 05, 1952 - March 23, 2023

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