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Jacqulyn Huddleston Obituary
MISSION - Jacqulyn Pearl Huddleston, 61, was born August 19, 1946 in Kennett, Mississippi to Homer and Lorna Small. She went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, June 2, 2008. Jackie was surrounded by her family and loved ones as she left this earth to go Home. Jackie was a faithful and active member of the North Mission Church of Christ.
On November 6, 1964, Jackie married T. Paul Huddleston, who survives of the home. Jackie leaves her mother, Lorna Small of Mission; two sons and their wives, Jason and Connie Huddleston of Mission and Hampton and Renee Huddleston of Edinburg; four grandchildren, Meagan and Austin Huddleston of Mission and Hunter and Trevor Huddleston of Edinburg; one "adopted" daughter, April Wilson of Mission; two brothers, Tony Small and Terry Small; a niece and her husband Dendea and Roy Balli and nephew Randy Small; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and many, many loving and dedicated friends.
Jackie was preceded in death by her father, Homer Small.
Jackie was dedicated to her family. She and Paul maintained a wonderful marriage, she treasured her sons, and then came along her grandchildren. "Nana" adored her grandchildren and doted on their every whim. Each of the four children had their own special relationship with Nana.
Jackie and Paul moved to the valley in 1977 from Missouri. They teamed with Jackie's parents and built Bentsen Grove RV Park. They later sold the park and became managers of BGRV Park. Later, they purchased Bentsen Palm RV Park until recently when they sold out and started seeking retirement.
After Jackie was diagnosed with cancer in 2002, she became a cancer warrior and was active in Relay for Life by raising money for cancer research. Her family and friends plan to continue helping her fight for this cause in honor of her memory.
Visitation will be held today, Thursday, June 5, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ric Brown Funeral Home in Mission. A funeral will be held Friday, June 6, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. at the North Mission Church of Christ in Mission. Jason Huddleston, her eldest son, and Tim Ousley will officiate along with special words from Hampton Huddleston, her youngest, and others. Interment will follow at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission.
Pallbearers will be Jason and Austin Huddleston; Hampton, Hunter, and Trevor Huddleston, Mark Huddleston; Mike Birdwell; Jesse Ramirez; Jerry Stwan; Tom Shawhan; and Doug Dobbins.
Memorial donations may be made to Sunny Glen Children's Home in Harlingen.
Services are under the direction of Ric Brown Family Funeral Home in Mission.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jacqulyn Huddleston
Jill Birdwell
May 3, 2009
Paul, I miss Jackie's smile and her "You betcha". She was a wonderful wife, mother, Nana and friend. I know that she was so proud of you all at her funeral. It was beautiful, the songs and spoken words. The balloons were awesome I've never seen them go so high and straight up to heaven. We love you and hold you all close in our prayers and hearts.
Michael Birdwell
May 3, 2009
Paul,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am profoundly sorry for your loss. If you need me I am always only a phone call away.
Jeanie Birdwell Martin
May 3, 2009
Pop-Paul,
Many fond and happy memories of Jackie. Know you are daily in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Jeanie and Barrett
Virg Hofstrand
November 16, 2008
Paul and famuly,
It has been a pleasure knowing you, and Jackie was an inspiration to me and I loved her dearly as a friend. God has surely blessed her for her tireless work as a cancer survivor. I also am a surivivor and it is because of Jackie that I have continued on with the optimistic outlook which I attribute to your wonderful lady.
My sincere sympathy in your loss.
Larry & Keisha Webb
July 14, 2008
Paul , it must have been an amazing journey God led Jackie and yourself on. What little time we knew you guys (5 years) roughly before we moved, Jackie was an inspiration and you. Jackie and You came to our aid in a time of need and we were so blessed by it. If I could only help you . We truly missed you July 6th while you were in Washington and we were in the valley. Paul as I serve as an elder now at MaryEllen & Harvester I look at you as an example for compassion and meekness and your quite peace with the people you shepard. Thank you brother for that. Paul may the God above bless you and keep you in His boundless mercy and grace.
Esmer Peralez and Carla Baez
July 8, 2008
We know how special Nana's grandkids were to her. We saw this passage/poem and we thought of how special Jackie was in the little hearts of her grandbabies.
NANA
You were a bright spark,
That shone like a star,
You touched so many hearts,
Now we are apart,
Memories of you are kept locked in my heart,
At least you’re in no more pain,
One day we’ll meet again,
Through your life,
You’ve made so many people happy,
As you were a cheerful, warm-hearted lady,
Now that you are gone,
We all have to try carry on,
Even though you’re an angel,
With you not here with me is really painful,
When I think of you,
I remember all the things you used to do,
I miss you Nana,
More and more,
I just can’t stop the tears that form.
Elane Wright Rogers
June 16, 2008
Paul,
It's been years, but my memories are vivid of the wonderful times we had together. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Bob Beeman
June 15, 2008
Paul,
My thoughts and prayers are with with you and your family.
Jerry Crouch
June 13, 2008
Paul,
My heart was saddened as I heard of your tremendous loss.My mind wanders back years ago to the beautiful young couple that I enjoyed so much.We did so many things together but you would never let me win at flag football,or any oter sport Only guitar playing.Then you and I ended up at Ft.Lewis and after training you were off to Vietnam. Jackie prayed for your safe return everyday. Her prayers were strong and you came home to her. I came home and married one of your
class mates Linda Higgins. Now I just
want to pray for you and your family
and shed some tears with a dear old friend.
Carol Deaton
June 13, 2008
Paul, it has been a long time since Central but I wanted to let you know how sorry I was to hear of your wife's death. We know from our own family experiences how hard living with cancer can be and wanted you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Paula Hamby
June 13, 2008
Paul:
Deepest sympathy in the loss of your lovely wife Jackie. From one of your CHS "63 classmates, I am sending prayers for comfort for you and your family. Blessings, Paula Wicker Hamby
Bob Pepper
June 12, 2008
Paul,
My heart goes out to you and your family in the home going of Jackie. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob Pepper CHS’63
Patricia Bevis
June 12, 2008
Dearest Paul,
I read a short story in Readers' Digest once from a young mother . She lived in a neighborhood with an older couple who had "adopted" her daughter as a grandchild.
After the "grandfather" died, the little girl went to see the widow.
When the little girl returned home, her mother was asking about the visit. The girl replied, "I was helping Mrs. Smith". The mother asked how.
The little girl answered, "I climbed up into her lap and helped her cried".
Sometimes we don't know the right words to say, but I think the little girl knew exactly what to do.
I know your family and friends are helping you cry as I am.
I know Jackie was a wonderful wife and mother. I was blessed by knowing her. I will miss her.
Love,
Sis
Rachel de la Garza
June 10, 2008
Huddleston Family,
Our love and prayers to you Paul and your family. That the good Lord comfort you at this time and in what is to come. Both Julio and I are here, if you need someone to talk to. Like I told you, Jackie has her crown - she is a beauty.
Love ya,
Julio and Rachel de la Garza
Diane Nikunen, SFO Sandra Rumstick, SFO
June 10, 2008
Please know that Jackie and her entire family are in our prayers. May she know God's comfort and love.
(BG Rock Club)
Don & Kathy McKelvay
June 9, 2008
Paul & Family,
Times like this show how words fail us in such circumstances. May God give you and your Family the strength to enjoy life and have wonderful memorie of Jackie.
(Members of the Rock Club)
Norman and Nellie Godden
June 9, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Billy Simpson
June 8, 2008
Paul,our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your familey. I have known Jackie for many years, who was a friend of my sister,Carolyn Stwan.
Philip Wooldridge
June 8, 2008
Paul and Family,
Our prayer is that God will put His loving arms around you at this time of loss. We pray for His comfort, strength, and peace in your lives.
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Philip & LaWanda
Perez Family
June 7, 2008
From the Perez Family,
Our condolences go to you and your family. You are so very special to us. Please know that we are here for anything that you need. Call Please.
Much love,
The Perez Family
AL Perez
June 7, 2008
Dear Paul & Family,
Dori and I accompany you in loss of such a wonderful wife, mother , and grandmother. She was a wonderful person and she will be extremely missed. We can not express in words what we feel for both of you. She earned her place in God's kingdom.
May God Bless the entrie Family,
AL & Dori Perez
Cox Boulevard Church of Christ
June 6, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Leo and Velisa Reyes
June 6, 2008
Hampton, Renee, and Family
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. This will be one of the most difficult times of your life and our thoughts are with you. Take comfort in knowing that you are blessed with a wonderful family and many friends who will cherish the memories of your mom. You are in our prayers.
Love in Christ,
Wayne Schamell
June 5, 2008
Paul & Family
Shirley & I are truly sorry for your loss. We enjoyed knowing you Folks
and always enjoyed hearing Jackie
say"and the rest of the day to you"
in response to my "top of the morning to ye lass". She was a great Gal with a great smile & hugs for everyone.
Robert and Doris Christensen
June 5, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Scott Date
June 5, 2008
Huddleston Family -
My condolences for your loss. I remember playing over at your house when I was younger and how Mrs Huddleston would look after us. She always made us feel welcome and at home. She will be missed.
George Galdiano
June 5, 2008
Dearest Huddleston Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I bet Jackie is holding our precious Ezri until we get there.
Judge Fred Garza
June 5, 2008
Paul -
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God Bless.
Walter and Opal Sieting
June 5, 2008
Jackie will be missed by all, especially by her church family. She was such a trouper. Even with all her pain she never failed to smile and offer others an encouraging word when it was needed.
Esmer Peralez
June 5, 2008
Mrs. Small, I am praying for you. Jackie is in Heaven now. No more pain and suffering for her. She was an exceptional daughter to you, I know you will miss her very much. Jackie is watching over you and all her loved ones from heaven. May your heart be filled with the most beautiful memories that bring you comfort.
Esmer Peralez
June 5, 2008
Mr. Huddleston (Paul),
Words cannot express how sad I became when I learned of the passing of your lovely wife--Jackie. Jackie was not just a patient at the office where I work. Jackie was a very dear friend and an ANGEL on this earth. Even with her illness, she never complained about her pain. She was always so bubbly, happy and always had her beautiful smile. We know that she is now walking streets of gold, free of pain and glowing with her dad and all the angels in Heaven. May Our Lord give you strength to accept your loss. Jackie would not want you to be sad. I will MISS HER VERY, VERY much.
Mary Tidwel-Nicel
June 5, 2008
Paul-
You and Jackie had a big influence in my life when ya'll come to the church, helping out with our teen program. I will miss Jackie's contagious smile and cheer when I come to visit. Love to all...
Kathy Jaynes
June 5, 2008
May God bless you and your family during this time of loss and help you through time until you are reunited.
My thoughts and prayers have been and will continue to be with you.
Jo Ann Watkins
June 5, 2008
This obituary is such a loving and wonderful tribute to a very special lady who was also so loving and wonderful. And you were so thoughtful to include April as one of the family. I'm praying repeatedly throughout each day for Lorna and the entire Huddleston family. Although this is such a sad time, I'm looking forward to when we all get together with Jackie and my mom and our Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven.
With much love,
Jo Ann Watkins
ROBERT & DORIS TEVAULT
June 5, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Bobby and Carmen Ramos
June 5, 2008
Paul and family, I am so sorry to hear about Jackie. I wish that we could be there on Friday, but because of prior medical commitments, we will not be able to attend. We send you our deepest condolences in your loss. I will be in touch.
Lino Ochoa
June 5, 2008
To all the Huddleston Family,
I hope you know your entire family is in my family's thoughts and prayers. Although I had not seen Jackie in a long while, I wanted to let you know that she meant a great deal to me since I was a young child playing at your home. She was and will always be one of the sweetest and kindest persons I have ever known and she will never be forgotten. While I know she is now an Angel in heaven, in my eyes she was already an Angel before.
Janice Morin
June 5, 2008
My condolences and prayers to the Huddleston and Small families.I didn't know Jackie personally but some of her family are very dear friends and they always spoke of her with great affection and love.
Irma Cardenas
June 5, 2008
Remembering all of you in my prayers. May the Lord give you strength.
Love you
DeAnne Keeling
June 5, 2008
Dear Huddleston family - Our hearts and our prayers are with you as you cope with the loss of Jackie. She was such a sweet, caring, and loving person, so strong and graceful throughout her battle with cancer. May the Lord bless you and keep you all, The Keelings
Wilton & Dean or
June 4, 2008
Paul and Family,
We are thinking of you all. Wish we could be there with all of you!
With lots of love!
David and B.J McVay
June 4, 2008
Paul,Jason,Hampton and Families
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow in the loss of "Jackie" She was one of the sweetest, fun loving,and bubbly people I have ever known. She was always so full of life and joy. Paul , I know she was your soulmate and you will miss her deeply. Just remember that the Love she had for you always showed all over her face. She was such a precious person and always made me feel such a part of the family. David still talks about coming to visit ya'll and how much fun he had staying with ya'll and how welcome ya'll made him feel.
You all will have some rough days ahead but just remember she will not have to suffer anymore and she left such an impact on every life that she touched. She was a Joy and Blessing to all who know her.
We Love You All !
Guadalupe Ramirez
June 4, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Betty Bray
June 4, 2008
God bless and be with the Huddleston family, Jason, Connie, Meagan, and Austin. I will miss you Jackie.
carol skloss
June 4, 2008
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Time heals and just think, she is no longer in any pain.
Carol, Herman & Jason Skloss
Madonna Painter
June 4, 2008
Paul,
Where do I start. Jackie was my dearest most precious friend. We shared a whole lot of laughs, fun crazy times and also shed tears together. My journey through life would not have been complete without her. I could just hear her on Monday saying "Hey Girl, I'm finally here and it's WONDERFUL!!!"
I'm gonna miss our 2 hour phone calls and hugs. I will treasure all the times that we spent together and I can't wait to hear those words again "Hey girl" when she meets me at Heavens gate. Till then she will live on in my heart. Proverbs 31:10-31 describes Jackie perfectly and I'm so very happy to be able to call her my very special friend. Jackie, I'll see you in the "by and by" and your right, "the best is yet to come".
Love, Madonna
Moy & Iris Iglesias
June 4, 2008
Paul and Family,
We are honored to have had the priviledge of being neighbors many years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Peggy and Gordon Philbrook
June 4, 2008
What a delightful, bubbly, fun-loving, beautiful person Jackie was and how very much she added to our feeling of being home down here. She lived a beautiful life and is an inspiration to us all. We are richer for having known her. Our love goes out to each of you.
Gonzalez Elementary Office Staff
June 4, 2008
We are all so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that all of you are in our prayers.
Randy Powell
June 4, 2008
Paul
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I will always remember Jackies great sense of humor and her laugh. It has been a lot of years since we have seen each other but my thoughts and prayers go out to you and the boys during this time of sorrow.
melda montanez
June 4, 2008
Paul,
The Bingo Staff is very sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.God Bless You.
Anita Floodine
June 4, 2008
My most recent memory of Jackie is seeing her and her granddaughter enjoying a pedicure together. They both had such big smiles on their faces. Because of that, my granddaughter & I did the same, and it was a wonderful time. Take the time & make a special memory with your grandchild, & think of Jackie. I know that God is with her family today and always.
Sylvia Munoz (HEB RX)
June 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
HEB PHARMACY
June 4, 2008
She will live on in the hearts of everyone who loved her.
We are sorry for your loss.
We will keep you in our prayers and may god bless your family.
Rosa,Priscilla,Yvette from Mission Tile
June 4, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff Frances & Kevin Zimmerer
June 4, 2008
Hampton and Renee, our condolences and prayers are with you at this time. You now have a very Special Beautiful Angel watching over you. Blessings to you and your family.
Fred Mendricks
June 4, 2008
Dear Paul & Family, you are in our thoughts & prayers, we miss you.
Sarah & Arthur Cravens
June 4, 2008
Dear Jason, Connie, Meagan & Austin...to each one of you, we are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in the days ahead.
Mary and Len McNeice
June 4, 2008
Mary and I will always be able to hear Jackie's friendly welcome and see her smiling face.
We will miss her.
judy moon
June 4, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.
God Bless
FRANCISCO RODRIGUEZ
June 4, 2008
To all the Huddleston Family, our Family:
Our heart, mind and soul go to you and our God praying on your behalf that He, our Lord, may confort you as only He can, knowing without a doubt that Jackie is now in much better place and rejoicing with our Lord.
In Christian Love:
Francisco, Roxanne, Chelsea & Charity Rodriguez
Renee Huddleston
June 4, 2008
Hampton, Hunter, and Trevor and I are missing Nana so much. For the past several months, we have been praying that God heal our beloved Nana and take away her cancer. We received our answer when she returned home to heaven and is now living with out cancer or pain along side our Lord. It will be hard, but we have faith in knowing that we will see her again one day. Nana we love you and will treasure your memory always. Love, Renee Huddleston
Jeff & Susie Taylor
June 3, 2008
Paul & Family,
We wanted to let you know that you are in our prayers. Wish we could be there with you. God bless you all!
Curtis & Kathy Winckler
June 3, 2008
Paul & Family
Kathy and I are very sorry to hear of your loss. We know that Jackie is home with the Lord and she now has no more pain, we will get to see her again, when we get there. May God give you comfort in your loss. We love you
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