Jacquelyn "Jacque" Ryan Wynne

Jacque was born on October 17, 1947, in Corpus Christi, Texas, the first child of Lorraine Reid Ryan and Jackson Sears Ryan. She attended W. B. Ray High School before going on to Southern Methodist University at age 16, where she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. A proud member of Pi Beta Phi sorority, SMU remained close to her heart throughout her life.

In September 1972, Jacque married the love of her life, Toddie Lee Wynne Jr. Though he passed before her, their love never faded. Together, they shared a beautiful life, traveling the world, hunting, fishing, and creating countless memories along the way.

Jacque was a lifelong athlete and an adventurer at heart. She was an avid golfer, skier, and tennis player, and she trained and showed her own horses. At a young age, she became the runner-up in barrel racing for Appaloosa horses, the youngest person ever to make it to the final two.

In 1974, Jacque co-founded the Cattle Baron’s Ball, which has since raised over 105 million dollars for cancer research through the American Cancer Society. The first event hosted more than 500 guests at Toddie Lee Wynne’s Star Brand Ranch, and Jacque remained an active supporter and participant in Cattle Baron’s activities for the rest of her life.

In 1981, she also co-founded the Sweetheart Ball, which raises funds for cardiology research at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Jacque’s heart for philanthropy extended to her beloved SMU, where she served as a founding board member of the SMU Meadows School of the Arts and the SMU Dedman College. She was also a dedicated member of the SMU Mustang Club and the Alumni Association, rarely missing an opportunity to cheer on her Ponies on game day.

Jacque was a woman of deep faith and a devoted member of Highland Park Presbyterian Church, where she found strength, purpose, and community throughout her life.

Known for her signature long black hair and extraordinary beauty, Jacque was truly one of a kind, vibrant, full of life, and the kind of person who lit up every room she entered. She had a magnetic presence, always at the center of joy, hosting unforgettable dinner parties, making everyone feel special, and filling every space with her laughter, one of the greatest of all time.

Jacque is survived by her brother Reid Ryan and his daughters Katherine Fullam and her husband Shawn their children Emma Reid and Kate; Stephanie Hawsey and her husband Max, and Jennifer Carter and her husband John and their children Ryan and Ellie; her sister, Rita Ryan Klein and her husband Jack; and her brother, Jackson “Rocky” Ryan and his wife Teresa and their son Jackson.

A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff at UT Southwestern Clements University Hospital for their compassionate care, and to Laura Hunt and JJ Wynne for their loving support throughout Jacque’s final days.

Jacque will be remembered always for her grace, her spirit, her generosity, and the light she brought into every life she touched.

A memorial service followed by a reception will be held on Monday, December 1st at 1:00 p.m. at Highland Park Presbyterian Church located at 3821 University Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75205.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Southern Methodist University (smu.edu/jacquewynne), UT Southwestern Medical Center (www.utsouthwestern.edu), the American Cancer Society (donate.cancer.org) or the charity of your choice.