She was born in Plainview, TX, on April 25, 1942. When she was three years old, her family moved to Lubbock, where she grew up. In Lubbock, she formed friendships in early childhood that would last her whole life – they called themselves “The Birdies,” and, though some of them moved away after high school and college, they stayed in contact, and remained close, gathering when they could. She graduated Lubbock High School in 1960, and then attended Texas Tech. She married and had two sons. The marriage ended, however, and while at working at Texas Tech, she became reacquainted with a boy (now a man) she’d known when they were both in junior high – John Mark Gosdin. They married, and the family moved to Austin. She then graduated from the University of Texas and taught elementary school until her retirement in the 1990s. In addition, she played a vital role beside her husband as he served as the Commanding General of the United States Army Reserve’s 420th Engineer Brigade, and received recognition by the Department of the Army for her invaluable support of that unit’s military families during overseas deployments.
She loved her children, her pets, and all of life’s simple, beautiful joys, like birds at the windowsill, beautiful flowers, and animals of all kinds. In her retirement, she went to work for a veterinarian, cherishing the days spent caring for animals. Even some of her pets’ names – “Honey,” “Sunshine” – reflected her loving, kind spirit. As well, she was very active in church, singing in the choir, teaching Sunday school, and playing piano.
An only child, she is preceded in death by her parents Mildred and Alvin Griffin. She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, John Mark Gosdin, their two kitties, Bud and Pixie, as well as her son Brad and wife Amy, son Greg and wife Célia, and her grandchildren Ian, Lauren, Sanaya, Kailand, and Joshua.
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If desired, please make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association, or the Humane Society, in her name.
A visitation for Jan will be held Friday, June 23, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home, 14501 North Interstate 35, Pflugerville, Texas 78660. A funeral service will occur Friday, June 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., 14501 North Interstate 35, Pflugerville, Texas 78660. A committal service will follow at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery, 14501 North Interstate 35, Pflugerville, Texas 78660. A reception will follow services.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com for the Gosdin family.
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