Jade Christine Laswell

Jade Christine Laswell, 48, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023. Celebration of Life: 3 pm Sunday, November 19 at the AISD Athletics Center. Jade was born August 27, 1975 in Fort Worth, Texas and grew up in Arlington. She attended Sam Houston High School, graduating in 1993, and was a part of the Lady Texan volleyball, basketball and track teams. She was a valuable member of the Final Four Volleyball team in 1992, Miss Sam Houston 1993, and District MVP for basketball in 1993. She went on to play basketball at Tarleton State University, and was a founding member of 'Duck Camp' there on campus. Jade also graduated from Texas State University with a Master's Degree. Jade started a global charity, Craft Hope, in 2010 that allowed her to express her creative personality to benefit those in need. She authored a book titled 'Craft Hope' to elaborate on her experiences and projects. Jade worked as a teacher for 21 years, and dedicated herself to the schools she worked in both inside and outside of the classroom. She was a volleyball and basketball coach, yearbook teacher, speech and debate coach, and engineering club sponsor. Jade was inducted into the Arlington Hall of Honor earlier this Spring as an 'Everyday Hero' because of her dedication to the city of Arlington.

Jade's self-proclaimed greatest accomplishment was being a mom. Jade married John Dustin Laswell on March 12, 2012. Together, they raised Julia Laswell, Makena Sims, Keegan Sims, and Chloe Sims. Jade was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, friend, and warrior. Her legacy lives on through her husband and children.