Eugenia Marie Ciabattari Johnson DeFuria of Leesburg, Virginia, passed away on November 17, 2025.

Born in 1948 in Oak Park, Illinois, Jean spent her early years in the Chicagoland area before eventually making her home in Virginia. She was an independent spirit who lived life on her own terms, with a distinctive sense of style and humor.

One of Jean's greatest personal accomplishments was putting herself through college and graduating at the age of 45, a milestone that reflected her determination and perseverance. She had a love of good food, appreciated the finer things in life, and built meaningful relationships with friends who appreciated her particular tastes and outlook.

Jean's favorite things included practicing her faith, entertaining, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She approached life and family in her own way, and those who knew her will remember her as a strong and memorable presence in their lives.
She is survived by her daughter, Katie, and son-in-law, Jeff; her son, Jamie, and his wife, Crystal; her grandchildren, Jeremy (Alexis), Kassidy, and Mia; and her great-grandchildren, Jaxon and Addison.

A service will be held at Saint Matthew's in Sterling, Virginia, on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a celebration of life to follow at a location to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, offerings may be made to the Benedictine Sisters of Virginia, or to a charity of your choice, in Jean's memory.