Jackie Barrett Holt was born on May 7, 1927 in Whitesboro, Texas, to Verna Fielder and Ben Fielder. She passed away on May 12, 2019. She married J.D. Barrett on September 25, 1945. They were married until his death in 1975. Several years later, an elementary school boyfriend, John Holt, heard she was a widow. He had never married. He called he and asked her out on a date. They dated a few months and married soon after that. John was a wonderful second dad to their daughters and a wonderful grandpa/Pepaw to the grandchildren and great grandchildren for 35 years. Jackie moved from the town of Gunter, Texas, where she and J.D. raised their girls, to Gainesville, Texas to join her new husband.
Jackie was indeed the ultimate definition of a housekeeper/cook/mother and wife. She sewed most of her clothes and those of her three daughters. They had a large garden and she canned everything she could. She was a 4-H leader for many years and guided her girls to discover their talents. She put up honey, milk from the one cow they had, sold the sausage J.D. made from butchering hogs, kept a spotless house and still found time to go to Red’s Café every weekday morning to join her coffee buddies for coffee. She would never let her girls go. Guess she needed time away.
Jackie is survived by her three daughters, Beverly Green/Rick, Barbara Boland/Bob, Becky Krueger/ Vernon all of Sherman, Texas; grandchildren, Courtney Fadal of Sequin, TX., Neil Sladecek of Sherman, TX, Branda McEwen of Ponder, TX., Shawn Davis of Nocona, TX., Jessica Caufield of McKinney, TX., Landon Krueger of Dallas, TX., great-grandchildren, Ryan Sladecek, Hadley Krueger, Kaden McEwen, Madeline McEwen, Gabby McEwen, John McEwen, Henley Davis, Sam Davis, Morgan Caufield, Makinley Caufield, Maddox Smith, as well as her sister, Jenell Adams of Whitesboro.
The family would like to thank Guardian Hospice for their dedication to their mom’s care. They have looked after, tended to, comforted her and advised them in her last days. A special thank you to Keesha, Tricia, Sharon and Jim for all they have done for her. A special thank you to Traditions Assisted Living for being so compassionate and helpful in her last days.
Funeral services for Jackie will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro, officiated by Don Westbrook. Interment will follow at Cedarlawn Memorial Park in Sherman. There will be a time of visitation for friends and family held on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Beverly, Barbara, & Becky. My prayers and thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow. Many happy memories at the Barrett home in Gunter. My prayers for peace and comfort in the days ahead. Much love to you all. Mary McClusky-Johnston
Sending loving prayers of comfort to Barbara Davis Boland and family during this difficult time.
love,
Cassandra Case
Thank you so much. And for the food.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Love,
Cynthia
To Mrs. Holt’s loved ones,
Many happy memories of her be with you all, and in times of sadness, may these promises from the Scriptures help you endure, for Jehovah is the God of all comfort. “Do not be anxious…..but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.” Isaiah 26:4; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; Philippians 4:6-7 NWT. Peace be with you.
Barbara Davis Boland
You and your dear family are in my thoughts and prayers as I just finished my journey with my Mother as well. May God walk with you on this journey none of us ever want to take. Know I am there with you in heart and soul. I love you.
My sincere condolence to the family. Jackie was a true Angel!!!
Go rest high on that mountain my dear,dance in that sky and we will all see you one day you Sweet lady. You had a wonderful caring family and the chance I got to know you was treasured. You will definetly be one of my many Angels I look up to.
Beverly, Barbara, and Becky, you are all in my prayers as you make your way through this difficult time. Jackie was a very special lady.
Barbara, Beverly, Becky & Family – You are in our hearts and prayers. Thank you for allowing us to care for your beautiful Mother – it was an honor and we are grateful for the privilege of meeting such an amazing family. Much love to you all.
Kathy Thomison & The Traditions Family
Jessica, I am so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. Please know you and your family are in my prayers. If there is anything, anything at all that you need, I am here. You have been such a rock for me this past year. ??