Eulogy by Angela Stone
When I Get to Where I’m Going. That just about says it all. For those who knew Jackie, you can imagine what her final destination must be like. Full of bells and lights and winning jackpots . . . a place that is wide open.
Just like Jackie, wide open, the way she lived her life.
Her heart was wide open to anyone who had a need. If you needed anything and she could provide it, it was yours. Christmas with Jackie was magical. You could see in her face that she loved giving gifts. Her generosity is a lasting tribute to the kindness in her heart.
Her friendship was wide open for the taking. Her ability to completely see past any societal barriers is well known. As Angela wrote in her poem, Jackie saw past what most people see. Age, color, prejudices. Jackie knew no strangers and for that we must be thankful.
Jackie’s nurturing personality allowed her to be a helpmate to her husband. Kevin is blessed to have had such a friend and partner in his life. He will always remember the love that went into every day of their life together. Her love for him was shown in many ways but none more precious than the everyday tasks of preparing his meals and making sure he was dressed for work every day. Some days she would have him dressed and ready to go before he even woke up.
Jackie had many treasures in her life including her son Brad whom Jackie was so proud of. He provided her with grandchildren to brag on to all of her friends. She reminded folks frequently what a wonderful son she had, how well he had done growing up without a Daddy. What a skilled carpenter he is. She had plans to spend more time with Brad, Meagan, Breana, & Bradley and of course the new grandbaby. Jackie wanted to be the “coolest” grandma ever. That opportunity is now gone but not wasted. Honor her memory by sharing her stories with your children Brad.
Jackie’s high energy meant she was always talking, always telling stories, always taking chances.
A chance opportunity put Kevin and Jackie together and brought her to Texas. And while she may have lost her “Yankee” accent, she never lost her “Yankee” roots. Her connection to her brothers and sisters was strong. Strong enough to span the many miles between them. She spoke with them every few days and entertained her Texas family with stories about them. There is now a bond between her two families. Jackie is a Yankee with a Heart the size of Texas.
The reason she was able to be here so easily is because she was comfortable anywhere. I’ve never known of a woman so comfortable in her own skin. Now while Jackie has gone to be with God, her earthly remains will be returned to Michigan. Her memory will be honored here as well. Very soon we will have a memorial garden in Beckville, Texas to honor the joy she brought to her Texas family.
For those of you with unfinished business with Jackie, you should know this one thing.
Jackie didn't end a chance meeting with you or a conversation without telling you she loved you.
When she left this earth it was with no hard feelings and she would have said
“Love ya, pal”
Just like Jackie, wide open, the way she lived her life.
Her heart was wide open to anyone who had a need. If you needed anything and she could provide it, it was yours. Christmas with Jackie was magical. You could see in her face that she loved giving gifts. Her generosity is a lasting tribute to the kindness in her heart.
Her friendship was wide open for the taking. Her ability to completely see past any societal barriers is well known. As Angela wrote in her poem, Jackie saw past what most people see. Age, color, prejudices. Jackie knew no strangers and for that we must be thankful.
Jackie’s nurturing personality allowed her to be a helpmate to her husband. Kevin is blessed to have had such a friend and partner in his life. He will always remember the love that went into every day of their life together. Her love for him was shown in many ways but none more precious than the everyday tasks of preparing his meals and making sure he was dressed for work every day. Some days she would have him dressed and ready to go before he even woke up.
Jackie had many treasures in her life including her son Brad whom Jackie was so proud of. He provided her with grandchildren to brag on to all of her friends. She reminded folks frequently what a wonderful son she had, how well he had done growing up without a Daddy. What a skilled carpenter he is. She had plans to spend more time with Brad, Meagan, Breana, & Bradley and of course the new grandbaby. Jackie wanted to be the “coolest” grandma ever. That opportunity is now gone but not wasted. Honor her memory by sharing her stories with your children Brad.
Jackie’s high energy meant she was always talking, always telling stories, always taking chances.
A chance opportunity put Kevin and Jackie together and brought her to Texas. And while she may have lost her “Yankee” accent, she never lost her “Yankee” roots. Her connection to her brothers and sisters was strong. Strong enough to span the many miles between them. She spoke with them every few days and entertained her Texas family with stories about them. There is now a bond between her two families. Jackie is a Yankee with a Heart the size of Texas.
The reason she was able to be here so easily is because she was comfortable anywhere. I’ve never known of a woman so comfortable in her own skin. Now while Jackie has gone to be with God, her earthly remains will be returned to Michigan. Her memory will be honored here as well. Very soon we will have a memorial garden in Beckville, Texas to honor the joy she brought to her Texas family.
For those of you with unfinished business with Jackie, you should know this one thing.
Jackie didn't end a chance meeting with you or a conversation without telling you she loved you.
When she left this earth it was with no hard feelings and she would have said
“Love ya, pal”
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