Nell Walker Hight

Nell Hight, a resident of Palm Beach for 44 years died peacefully at home after a long illness on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. Mrs. Hight grew up in Beeville Texas. After graduating high school, Mrs. Hight attended the University of Texas and earned a degree in Gemology. Following graduation, Mrs. Hight married Mr. Jack Hight of San Angelo, Texas in 1950.

Mrs. Hight went on to work for President Lyndon B. Johnson in Washington, D.C. She was also very dedicated as a friend to Lady Bird Johnson and the Whistle Stop Tour upon re-election and hosted the engagement party for Lynda Johnson to Capt. Charles S. Robb. After moving to Palm Beach, Mrs. Hight continued her involvement with civic service activities: Flagler Museum, Palm Beach Civic Association, Palm Beach Community Foundation, Palm Beach Community Chest/United Way, General Chairman of the Belles of St. Mary’s Ball and supported the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museum. Mrs. Hight and her husband served as co chair of the Red Feather Society and the Alexis de Tocqueville Society. Mrs. Hight had a passion for flying and obtained her pilot’s license.

Mrs. Hight was a member of the Everglades Club, Society of the Four Arts, the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach and the Flagler Museum.

Mrs. Hight is survived by her daughter Anne Jacobs, son-in-law John Jacobs, two grandsons Jonathan Jacobs and Sam Horne, and a Great Grandson, Braydon Jacobs. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack Hight of 50 years, daughter, Jane Horne and son James Hight.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 30th at Quattlebaum Funeral Home, 6411 Parker Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, Florida.