Background
Connors, Jean Merrifield was born on December 20, 1931 in Kalamazoo. Daughter of Carleton Wesley and Eleanor (Beimer) Megow.
Connors, Jean Merrifield was born on December 20, 1931 in Kalamazoo. Daughter of Carleton Wesley and Eleanor (Beimer) Megow.
Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan University, 1969. Master of Arts, Western Michigan University, 1972.
Teacher art, Otsego (Michigan) High School, 1970-1971; freelance artist, since 1972; instructor in adult painting, Waterford (Michigan) Schools, 1972-1974; instructor in painting and drawing, Flint (Michigan) Institute of Arts, 1972-1976; instructor in design, Mott Community College, Flint, 1974; sales associate, Durbin Company Realtors, Union Lake, Michigan, 1976-1981; sales associate, Durbin Company Realtors, Clarkston, Michigan, 1981-1986; substitute teacher art, Collier County Schools, Naples, Florida, since 1988; teacher adult painting, Collier County Schools, Naples, Florida, since 1990.
Member Florida Watercolor Society, Naples Art Association (chairman Art Encounter 1991, co-chairman 1992), Fort Myers Beach Art Association, Naples Artcrafters (vice president, program chairman 1990-1992).
Married John A. Merrifield (divorced July 1976). Children: Judith L., Janet K. Curry, Jolie E. Pinson. Married Barton Junior Connors, July 26, 1980.
Stepchildren: Corey B., Shelley K.