Jerrye was born April 26, 1918 in Glazier, Texas to George and Dora Parker. She married William Edward "Clinton" Jackson on November 6, 1935. She lived in Hereford for 70 years prior to moving to Amarillo in the mid-1990's. Jerrye worked with her husband as an insurance agent and co-owner of Farmer's Union Insurance Agency in Hereford. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Hereford, and later First Baptist Church of Amarillo. Jerrye was a collector. She was a people person, who especially loved babies. She enjoyed walking and gardening.
Survivors include a son, Don Jackson and wife Jeanne; a daughter, Rebecca Harris all of Cleburne; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 22 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Patricia Ann "Pat" Snider; a son, Robert Solomon "Bob" Jackson; a grandson, Robert Brent Jackson; four brothers; and five sisters.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Presbyterian Home for Children, 3400 Bowie St, Amarillo, TX 79109.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
Cox Funeral Home Benton Chapel
4180 Canyon Drive
Amarillo, TX 79109
Saturday, March 18, 2017
2:00 PM
Memorial Contributions
Presbyterian Home for Children
3400 Bowie St.
Amarillo, TX 79109