Jeanne Marie Cohee

Jeanne Marie Powell Cohee, wife, mother, daughter, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away at Tidal Health's PCU with her son, Kris, and a longtime friend with her, on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on April 29, 1946, in Milford, DE, she was the loving daughter of the late Ollie Powell, Sr. and Pauline Emily (West) Powell and a member of the Class of '64 from Stephen Decatur High School. Jeanne's vibrant spirit shone through her lifelong passion for hairdressing. She devoted several years to working in salons and beauty shops before realizing her dream when she became owner and operator of Jeannie's House of Hair, in her home in Mardela Springs. Through her artistry, she built lasting relationships with countless clients over the years. Jeanne was very creative with flowers, crafts and fashion. Jeanne was an excellent cook who loved to entertain and host large family dinners and holidays. Her family will miss Thanksgivings with Jeanne and especially her hand rolled dumplings and pumpkin pie. Together with her late husband, Walt, they made countless memories camping, fishing, motorcycle riding and reveling in sunny beach days. They were members of AMSA for many years and especially loved trips to Assateague and attending their yearly jamborees. The last 25 years they enjoyed a permanent campsite at Sandy Hill Family campground making friends & memories. A devoted mother, she poured her heart into giving support to her sons, Kris and Trae, attending their school activities, little league, soccer games, and all the milestones that brought them joy. She was a former member of the Mardela Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Tragically, Jeanne faced the profound loss of her youngest son, Staff Sgt. Walter F. "Trae" Cohee, III, while serving in Afghanistan in January 2002. This pivotal moment reshaped her life, transforming her into a steadfast Gold Star Mom. With resilience and compassion, she provided support to other parents of veterans, working actively with organizations such as USMC Toys for Tots and Heroes Haven. Jeanne is survived by her son, Kristian Eric Cohee; granddaughter, Marina Cohee; step granddaughter, Christy Lathe ; her children Chasity, Nikolai and Evelyn; a brother, Alvin Powell; niece, Kelly Varney (Peter); nephew, Stacy Powell; sister-in-law, Dawn Michalik; special friend and confidant, Donna Short (Eddie); foster sister, Courtney Davis; close cousin, James Powell ; and several other nieces, nephews and cousins. Her legacy lives on through the love she shared and the lives she impacted. In addition to her parents and son, Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband Walter F. Cohee, Jr.; a brother, Ollie Powell, Jr.; and sister-in-law, Susie Powell. A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 at Short Funeral Home in Delmar, and also on Friday, March 7, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00. Funeral services will follow at 11:00. Following the service, family and friends are invited to gather at Mardela Springs Volunteer Fire House for food (donated by friends) and fellowship. The interment will follow at East New Market Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to Heroes Haven Inc, P.O. Box 184, Sharptown, MD 21861 or to the Mardela Springs Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 299, Mardela Springs, MD 21837. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Jeanne Marie Cohee

April 29, 1946 - March 1, 2025