Jean will lie in state until 8pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in the Memorial Park Funeral Home’s Chapel of Memories, 6969 E. Interstate 40; for visitation. Funeral Services will take place on Thursday, May 23, 2019 in the Chapel of Memoires at 10am with Pastor Damon Deaton of Faith Community Church of Canyon presiding. Jean will be laid to rest in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Garden of Memorial Lawn
Doris “Jean” Jackson was born on November 11, 1933 in Skellytown, Texas to Harvey Lee and Beulah (nee Robinson) Flippo. Jean enjoyed an eventful life living through numerous historical events. Throughout her life, she held many different jobs which included anything from waitressing, to an electrician’s helper at Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, all the way to a cashier at Wal-Mart.
She was described as a “walking exclamation point”. Jean had a vibrant personality. She was loving, generous, kind, and vicious all rolled into one. She was witty, and was always quick to laugh. She was dearly loved by her family. She encouraged them and rooted for them. Even if they were running to the wrong goal post, she could be heard cheering her heart out for them.
Jean was a beloved Mother, confidant, and playmate. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters, and one grandchild. Those left to cherish her memory are her sons Miles and Dennis Park of Springfield, Missouri, and Steve Jackson of Canyon, Texas, Daughters Darla Ritch of Amarillo, Texas, and Elaine Nettles and husband David of Mangum, Oklahoma. Jean also leaves behind her many beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and loving family and dear friends.
The family suggests memorials be made to City Church of Amarillo, or Faith Community Church of Canyon in honor of Jean Jackson.
