Leona Maria Jaquette

a very strong and wise woman. she will be missed very much. my familys thoughts and prayers are with you and yours brother.

Mrs. Jaquette, You have always been a joy. It breaks my heart that I didn't see you more in these last years. I am only exicited that I will see you again in eternity. You were the very best grandmother. I cannot thank you enough for the deposit you made in Nycholas and my life. We love you very much. I will truly miss you.

I am so very sorry for your loss. I have been out of town & have just returned. Please know that I loved Lonie even though technically we didn't work together she was just down the hall from me. What a wonderful woman & friend she was to all of us. We will feel her loss so very much. You and your families are in my prayers. ~ Cindy

We are such stuff As dreams are made of; and our little life Is rounded with a sleep.

William Shakespeare "the Tempest"

I remember staying the night over at the Jaquette's house, and Leona was always there at some time during the following day. Usually, these days would follow nights which defied the conventions of social and human interactions in egregious and foolhardy ways.

Leona would listen to Marty and I spin our tales of debaucherous behavior without...

Meemaw,
Every weekend I would come over, and every weekend I would leave a better person. You still have a chunk of my heart that I know you have taken to my Father in heaven. I pray that you will always be with me, and help carry me through all of the troubles that life may throw. You wanted no pity but instead you have my heart.I love you and you will always be my Meemaw.
'till we meet again,
Your baby Nycholas.
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Mother,
I shall become the Robin,
waiting on my rusty belly
for the rains. Waiting
with my head thrown back,
wing extended, tracing
your image into its sinking
silhouette.
I will place my cheek
upon yours and hum prayers
across the pools of your eyes.
I will drop petals
at the paper-doors
of eternity and again,
wait for you.

I think I have held
no pen
without your hand.
All poems belong to you.

It is rather unfortunate that I did not meet Lonie. However, as I walk through the halls of CPS, the words that I most often hear is "Lonie worked hard." or "Lonie loved her family." It appears as though she has left a legacy of love and dedication to her family and her community. Let us then celebrate the life that she's had. My deepest condolences to the Jaquette family.

I had the pleasure of working with Lonie when I was in the San Marcos office. She was dedicated to protecting our children and did it with grace and a wonderful sense of humor. I will miss her.

Leona was one of my classmates who had a smile I will never forget and had a kindness to all beyond words. No matter who were or your status she treated you equal. My prayers to all her family. My God comfort you at this time.
Your classmate, Kathleen Murray