Jacquelyn S. DERANIAN

DERANIAN, Jacquelyn "Jacky" (Sasser) Age 92, of Collierville, TN passed away on December 15, 2023, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. Jacky was born in Kankakee, IL, and grew up across the midwest and midsouth, as the daughter of Georgia Miller Sasser and freelance photographer R. Jack Sasser. Early training from her Dad enabled Jacky at age 17 to win a 1948 National Scholastic Award in Photography. Jacky graduated with Will Rogers High School's class of '49, Tulsa, OK and in 1951 received her associate's degree from the University of Tulsa. Married sixty years to Air Force colonel George Deranian, Jacky lived throughout the U.S., moving every few years concurrent with each tour of duty, while raising three children, before settling in Bedford, MA, where she happily lived for forty-two years. Jacky met each new community with arms open wide, embodying the ethos that our lives are to be lived with a commitment to each other, our families, our neighbors and fellow human beings. Jacky could be counted on to roll up her sleeves at church activities, museum tours, or libraries, generously giving her time, from start to finish. Jacky's photography and visual arts talents continue to serve as reflections of her love for family and friends. In particular, her support of the Armenian photographic archives, PROJECT SAVE, in Watertown, MA, was a priority. Jacky's friendships shaped every single day of her life. Her children will forever admire the fearless example she set to always follow the gracious path.

Jacky was predeceased by her husband, George G. Deranian. She is survived by daughter, Helen A. Deranian; daughter, Candace D. Shoemaker (David Shoemaker); son, John R. Deranian (Anne Clinton); five grandchildren, Rosie, Peter, Heather, Ben, and Lilly; great-granddaughter, Annabel; and beloved nieces and nephews. Services will be held on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD in Spring 2024. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Jacquelyn S. Deranian, www.projectsave.org PROJECT SAVE Photograph Archive, 600 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.