Teresa Sue Jasper

Teresa ‘Sue’ Jasper passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 79 years old. Sue was born on November 14, 1946, in Odessa to Charles V. Hamm and Edith Phelan Hamm. She grew up in Monahans and graduated in 1965 from Monahans High School. She went on to graduate with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education from Texas Tech.

A beloved educator, she began her career as an elementary school teacher, where her warmth, patience, and genuine care inspired generations of young students. She later served as an elementary school principal, leading with integrity, compassion, and a deep commitment to creating a positive learning environment for every child. She retired in June of 2005 to spend time with her family.

Sue found great joy in the simple beauties of life. She was an avid gardener who took immense pride in her beautiful flower garden, spending countless peaceful hours tending to her flowers and sharing their vibrant blooms with family and friends. She also had a deep affection for her beloved cats, who were cherished companions and brought her constant comfort and joy.

She is survived by her longtime companion, Paul Edgerton; her children, Jay Matthew Jackson, Greg Jackson (preceded her death) and Jennifer Leigh Shultz; her grandchildren, Allison Herhold and Kaden Herhold; and extended family.

Above all, she was a devoted partner to Paul, loving mother to Jay, Greg and Jennifer, caring grandmother to Allison and Kaden, and friend to many whose generous heart and gentle strength touched everyone around her.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Edith Prather, father, Charles Hamm, sister Ann McGill and her son, Greg Jackson.

Sue will be remembered for her radiant smile, her nurturing spirit, her dedication to education, and the way she made every person — and every creature — feel valued and cared for. Her legacy lives on in the lives she shaped through teaching and leadership, in the flowers that bloom each spring, in the purrs of the cats she loved, and in the values of compassion and strength she instilled in her family.

A celebration of life gathering will be held on Saturday, May 9 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Lake Ridge Chapel, 6025 82nd Street, Lubbock, Texas. Family and friends are invited to come and share stories, memories, and honor a life well lived.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Sue’s honor to a local animal shelter.