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1978
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2018
Jacqueline Evans Obituary
Brandon, MS - It is with great sadness that the family of Mrs. Jacqueline Leigh "Jackie" Griffing Evans announces her passing after a courageous battle with breast cancer on Friday, December 14, 2018, at the age of 40.
Jackie was born July 29, 1978 in Flowood, Mississippi. She attended Northwest Rankin. At an early age Jackie professed her faith in Jesus Christ and joined Oakdale Baptist Church where she was a dedicated member. Jackie enjoyed singing solos at Oakdale, and was an active member of Sunday school throughout her life.
Jackie enjoyed fourteen years of teaching children at Oakdale Elementary, Highland Bluff Elementary, and Northwest Rankin Elementary. She was awarded and honored for her dedication throughout her many years of teaching; but felt that the biggest blessings were the close friendships she developed. Jackie was most recently employed by Regions Bank. Jackie's most important job and strongest commitment was in the role of mother to her three children. Jackie exemplified courage, forgiveness, honesty, love, and strong character throughout her life.
Jackie's beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children; Jordan Thomas Evans, Jorja Leigh Evans, and Jaxon Joseph Evans; her husband, Justin Thomas Evans; her mother, Nola Davis Griffing; her brother, Ronnie Griffing (Trish); her sister, Bethany Griffing Lane (David); her brother, Jon Griffing (Louise); nieces and nephews, Tyler Griffing, Morgan Griffing, Seth Griffing, Lilah Lane, Greenlee Griffing, Wills Lane, Gray Lane, Stellablue Griffing, and Rainey Maize Griffing; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; Susan Bayles Iupe, Mother- in-law; Nikki Evans Ramshur, sister-in-law; Scott Evans (Mary Elizabeth), brother-in-law; Nieces/nephews: Brooklynn and London Ramshur; Mary Clyde, James Ward, and Grey Evans. Jackie was preceded in death by her father, William Douglas (Jiggs) Griffing; sister, Stephany Daryl Griffing; nephew, David Waldrop Lane, Junior; Sam Joseph Iupe, father-in-law; paternal grandparents, Woodrow and Ida Griffing; and maternal grandparents, Clifton and Nora Mae Davis.
A funeral service in memory of Jackie will be held at Oakdale Baptist Church on Friday, December 21 at 12:00 noon, with prior visitation at Oakdale from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon. Visitation will also be held at Ott and Lee in Brandon on Thursday, December 20 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Memorial donations may be made to: Evans Children Education Fund 2167 Highway 471 Brandon, MS 39047 First Responders of Mississippi 1147 Hilda Drive Jackson, MS 39213 www.firstrespondersofms.com
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December 21, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one, Jackie. May the many prayers and memories strengthen you. And may God give you peace and comfort during your time of bereavement.
2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17
John Shirley
December 19, 2018
Words simply cannot express our sorrow. Our heartfelt condolences to Jackie's family.
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