Martha Jean Underberg

Jean Underberg, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, at the age of 85.Born on January 30, 1940, to Mortie and Lillian Johnson, Jean lived a life marked by kindness, devotion, and unwavering love for her family. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Carolyn Hall, and her son-in-law Patrick McKinley. Jean shared 64 beautiful years of marriage with her husband, Pat Underberg, who stood by her side in love and partnership. Together they raised four daughters who carry forward her legacy of strength and compassion: Terri (David) Friedman, Karen (Emil) Hatz, Patti McKinley, and Judi Underberg.To her family, she was more than just Jean — she was “Nana,” the heart and soul of countless cherished memories. Her 11 grandchildren — Brienne, Ilyssa (Brian) Rorick, Drayt (Emily) Friedman, Adam Gasque, Corey, Trevor, and Morgan McKinley, Sky (Ella) and Luna Siegling, and Sailor and Marin Charles — will forever remember her warmth, her unconditional love, and her ever-present encouragement.

She was the best Nana ever, not only to her grandchildren, but also to her 9 great-grandchildren: Walker, Campbell, and Lawton Rorick; Iyla and Rowan Friedman; Gabriel Gasque; Eve McKinley; Kairo Banks; and Jasper Siegling — each of whom brought her immense joy.Nana’s love was a constant — felt in the way she listened, cared, and gave without asking for anything in return. Her legacy lives on in the lives she touched, the lessons she taught, and the family she so deeply cherished.She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Burial will be in the Ft. Jackson National Cemetery at a later date and will be announced by Norton Funeral Home, Hartsville.

"A Life So Beautifully Lived, Should Be Beautifully Remembered".

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Autism Society of America, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 305, Rockville, Maryland, 20852

Norton Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the Underberg family.