Jean Hofstetter Besant, age 71, of North Wilson Avenue, Morehead, KY, wife of Larry Besant, MSU Library Director Emeritus, died Thursday, May 10, 2007, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. She was born September 2, 1935, in DuQuoin, IL, daughter of the late Harry E. and Mary Maria Buettner Hofstetter. One brother, Harold E. Hofstetter, and one sister, Lynell Dunavan, preceded her in death. Surviving, in addition to her husband Larry, are five children, Vicki Cameron Besant of Columbus, OH; Lari Lizabeth Besant-Magdalenski of Evergreen, CO; Paul Xon Besant of Springfield, MO; Peter Kean Besant of Morehead, KY; and Mary Marjorie Besant of Denver, CO; nine grandchildren, Zachary, Bevin, Eva, Ben, Eliza, Noah, Gabe, Nathan, and Ella; one brother, Wayne Hofstetter of Highland Park, IL; sisters Mary Lou Morris and Aleda Brown of DuQuoin, IL, Veda Nederbrock of Rock Island, IL, and Beverly Hunter of Highland Park, IL. Jean graduated with honors from Morehead State University and was active in civic and community organizations. A long time member of the Morehead Woman-s Club, she was a past president and for many years served as chairperson of various district and state committees. She also served as Deputy to KFWC State President Barbara Fossett. An active member of Chapter AA of P.E.O., she had served as Chaplain and Recording Secretary. Jean participated in Rowan County Christmas, was a member of the Veterans Day Planning Committee, served on Morehead Streetscape and the MSU Gala Committee. She was currently serving on the China Committee of Morehead Sister Cities. She was also an avid bridge player. Jean was an active member of Morehead United Methodist Church. Visitation is after 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2007, at the Morehead United Methodist Church with a funeral service to be conducted at 5:30 p.m. on Monday with the Rev. Bruce Nettleton officiating. A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at Elmwood Cemetery in Centralia, IL. Serving as pallbearers are Zachary and Bevin Arcaro, Eva and Eliza Magdalenski, Jay Morris, Kyle and Evan Patrick, and Matt Baldwin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to American Cancer Society, Morehead Relay for Life, 4338 13th Street, Ashland, KY 41102. Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals is caring for arrangements. Visitation: Monday, May 14, 2007, 10 a.m., Morehead United Methodist Church Funeral: Monday, May 14, 2007, 5:30 p.m., Morehead United Methodist Church Interment: Wednesday, May 16, 2007, 3 p.m., Elmwood Cemetery, Centralia, IL