On July 20, 2021, Jacquelyn May Ford passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Jackie, as she was known, was born on January 5, 1944, in Corpus Christi, Texas, the eldest daughter of Jack and Evelyn Nichols.
Jackie will always be remembered for her unwavering love and devotion for her four children. She was known for her amazing fried chicken as well as her love of cookie jars, salt and pepper shakers, ships, and arts and crafts. And, boy, did she love bingo nights! She could be heard for miles yelling Bingo! each time the numbers lined up. She spent many an hour glued to her TV loudly cheering on her beloved Houston Texans, too. One grandson had a running football joke with her: What are you going to do when you get to heaven and God tells you he’s a Cowboys fan?
Nanny Jackie or Grandma Jackie loved her grandkids and great grandkids beyond compare, and loved to joke and laugh with them as much as she could. As one friend wrote lovingly on Facebook, there was never a dull moment with her around.
Jackie is preceded in death by her parents; and her daughter, Debra Sue Ford.
She leaves her loving memories to her children, Donna Laird (Glen), Robert Ford, Richard Ford (Tammy); grandchildren, David Laird (Ashlee), Amy Ausmus (Robert), Brandon Knight, Donald Ford, Jacquelyn Ford, Jennifer Ford, Janie Marie Meece, Tabatha Sue Ford, Kayla Lynn Ford; great grandchildren, Paige, Rylie, Matthew, Ayden, Nicholas, Noah, Roberto, Caiden, Eli, Brylee; siblings, Judith Booth, Don Nichols; she also leaves numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of this special woman loved by so many, now promoted to their guardian angel, will be held on Friday, July 23, 2021, at Memory Gardens Funeral Home at 10 a.m. A reception immediately follows, and the family invites all to attend.
To offer your condolences and share fond memories, please view and sign her guestbook at www.memorygardensfuneralhome.com.
