Obituary of Jackie Morine Stephens

Jackie Morine Stephens, 81, of Woodville, TX passed away peacefully at home on on Thursday morning, October 30, 2014. She was born on September 28, 1933 in Carlisle, TX to M.C. and Velma Newman Barnett. She spent most of her life in Tyler County where she worked and raised her famly. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, aunt and friend to all that knew her. She will be greatly missed by those who loved her. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Clendon Barnett, Raymond Barnett, and Roger Ray Barnett; sisters Hazel Dubose, Alta May Ayers, Holly Barnett, Etna Holmes, and Bobby Alford. Left to cherish her memories are daughter Joy Reynolds and husband Rick of Woodville, TX; son Ronnie Stephens and wife Teresa of Woodville, TX; grandchildren James Finch and wife Cheryl of Kountze, TX, Brad Stephens and wife Erica of Freeport, TX, Kelli Pichoff and husband Ryan of Prairieville, LA, Alyson Rainey of New York City, NY, Cidney Sturrock of Woodville, TX; great-grandchildren Justin Finch and Katelyn Finch of Kountze, TX, Macie Williams of Woodville, TX; sisters Ottie Dell Willis and husband Buddy of Honey Island, TX, Jonan Eberlan and husband Roy of San Augustine, TX; brothers Curtis Barnett and wife Jan of Longview, TX, Ralph Barnett and wife Helen of Elkhart, TX, Frank Barnett and wife Mary Martha of Austin, TX, and Cecil Barnett of Shepherd, TX. A visitation was held on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Riley Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 pm. Funeral Services began at 2:00 pm with Brother Skipper Eberlan officiating. She was buried at Camp Ground Cemetery in Woodville, TX. Serving as pallbearers were Rusty Barnett, Ray Ayers, Alan Eberlan, Mickey Eberlan, Jeff Eberlan, Robert Eugene Willis, Kevin Willis, Brent Barnett, Greg Barnett, and Paul Barnett. The family would like to thank everyone who took time to stop by for a visit, bring food, and especially for the prayers. A very special thanks to Lakes Area Hospice, Tracy Bump and Christy West for the loving care they provided.