Jacklon C. Clement

Jackie, as she was known to all, was a 1950 graduate of Pickering High School going on to Business School at LSU in Baton Rouge. She worked for Kelly Weber several years then went on to work with Federal Civil Service, following her husband Van in the service. She later worked at Barksdale Air Force Base where she raised her three children and then retired in July, 1993 as a Defense Accounting Officer. After retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her children, and spoiling her grand-children; which she did well. She moved to New Llano, La in 2001, where she lived for 13 years, and looked forward to vacationing with her 2 sisters every summer. Her love of flowers, yard work and gardening, was an important part of her retirement years. In the year of 2013, Jackie’s health began to fail and she moved to Spring, Tx to live with Robin and Julie.

Jackie, was 83 years of age being the 6th of 10 children born September 9, 1932 to the union of Ursula Cryer Midkiff and Lonzie Midkiff. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters; Jake Midkiff, Louise Cryer, Shortie Hinson Eaves, Eva Dean Baggett, and brothers L. Reid Midkiff, Kermit Midkiff and Donald Midkiff.

Those left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Barbara Vander Knippers (Ronnie Knippers) of San Antonio, Tx. , sons Richard Vander (Debbie) of Rosepine, La. and Robin Vander (Julie) of Spring, Tx., 2 sisters, Sudie L. Stephens, Lafayette, La and Comalea (Bea) Smart, (Charles) Anacoco, La., 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; who loved her dearly and whom she also dearly loved; and many nieces, nephews (and) greats. She will truly be missed by all who knew her. Jackie’s desire to know all of her family, including siblings, children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and greats, resulted in special relationships and love for all.

Jackie was a very special, unique person, always with a smile and an encouraging word; loved dearly in life and will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She was highly respected in her work force and in everyday life.

A special thanks to the funeral home staff, family and friends who have lifted this family up in prayer, called or sent a card. Your gestures never go unnoticed. Thanks to all. Jackie’s family.