of Marianna, AR
June 12, 1927 - April 4, 2023
Lula Kathryn Carman Jacks was born June 12, 1927 in Pryor, Oklahoma. She graduated from Adair High School in 1942 at the age of 14 and entered Oklahoma A & M (OK State) at the age of 15. Katy married John Jacks of Marianna on November, 1948, where they made Marianna their only home. Ms. Katy, as most people called her, became dedicated and proficient in the insurance business where she served about 50 years until her retirement.
Katy loved Marianna and made many friends over the years. She had a special passion for her church, The First United Methodist of Marianna. She was known to squeeze many a dime with her beloved friends of her Bridge Club. Katy often expressed her love and appreciation for the 19 years she was able to share with two of her grandchildren, Porter and Connie Phelps, growing up right next door to her home on Crystal Lake. She would often say to her son-in-law, ''Why would we want to live any place else? We already live in paradise.''
Katy leaves her son, Wendy Jacks (wife, Elaine) of Palm Harbor, FL; daughter, Carmen (husband, Butch) of Marianna; grandchildren, Porter Phelps (wife, Wendie) of Garden Plain, KS, Connie Cline (husband, Adam) of Louisville, KY and Ashley Alexis (husband, Robertson) of Chicago, IL, Treyce Jacks (wife, Keshia) of Austintown, OH; her great grandchildren, Grayson and Kathryn Cline, Mason, Caroline and Maggie Phelps and Luci Alexis.
Preceded in death by her parents; her husband; youngest son, Hugh and one sister.
Many thanks to Joanna Burns, who served diligently as our caregiver; the staff of Patient's Choice Hospice for their kindness in care and new friendships and also the precious friendship of Lonibeth Vondran.
Ms. Katy requests that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church, 59 S. Poplar St. Marianna, AR 72360
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23 Condolence(s)
Millie Brown
Friday, May 12, 2023
So sorry for your loss of your mother.I will let my mother know ,she thought so well of her.
Sincerely,Millie
Jane Hartley
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
I am so sorry my notice from the funeral home was in my spamblocker and I missed her funeral. She was such a nice lady and I always enjoyed seeing and speaking with her. She and my mother became friends on one of their trips. She was an outgoing person always looking for ways to help others. My sympathy to the family.
Dale & Laura Andrews
Thursday, April 13, 2023
She was a joy to all who knew & met her
She will be missed greatly. Prayers for her family. Just a great lady.
Susan Coit
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Ms. Katy was a true Southern lady. I remember her fondly from my days in Marianna. She touched many peoples’ lives and will be missed by many. My prayers are with your family.
Corinne Eldridge
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
What a dear, sweet lady who I got to know is the Silver Sneakers group in Forrest City. I loved visiting with her and listening to all the stories she shared. I know she will be missed by her family and friends. I hate that I did not know of her passing until after her funeral. I will always remember her beautiful smile and pleasant attitude she showed every day! May God wrap his arms around her family during this difficult time.ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»
Glenn Eaton
Friday, April 7, 2023
Mrs. Katie was like a member of our family, she and my mother worked at Moore Insurance,in Marianna. when I was 13 she saw me and a bunch of my buddies rideing around in a old car that Dad had ,told my Mom, Mom called Dad who was Police Chief in Marianna and we were apprehended , when I stopped All the guys ran, I was grounded for the rest of the summer, I have many more stories about Mrs Katie but her final story will end in heaven with Mr. John and Hugh, Rest in peace Katie Jacks youre work here is done.
Teresa Marlow
Friday, April 7, 2023
My heart is heavy for you, Carmen. I can only imagine the extraordinary love relationship that I feel you had with your Mother. The apple didn’t fall far from the tree is all I can say. God bless you and your family and hold you all tight in this loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this trying time. I’m sure you filled her heart full of love and joy thru out her life, it shows. 💕💕âœï¸ðŸ™ðŸ»
Tina Smith Fisher
Friday, April 7, 2023
So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. ðŸ™â¤ï¸ðŸ™
Dana Broussard
Friday, April 7, 2023
Prayers to all of you!
Kay McGrr
Friday, April 7, 2023
Miss Katy was a very thoughtful person and always had a smile on her face. She always remembered to send my mom a card when she was with me in Texas. I think of her as the “last of the bridge players†that played with my mom and her group. Carmen so sorry for your loss your mom loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, cherish the memories. Love, Kay
Perry Lowrey
Friday, April 7, 2023
Ms. Jacks was always nice to me. I fished a lot at Crystal lake as a kid, with Ms. Mary Williams. I’m sorry for your loss Mr & Mrs Phelps.
Oliver and Sandra Humphreys
Thursday, April 6, 2023
I loved Katy! She was an inspiration because of her gracious ways, kindness shown to all, her love for all mankind and her strong faith. She leaves a great legacy for her children and friends. Peace and blessings to all of her family.
June Moosberg Sherman
Thursday, April 6, 2023
My heartfelt sympathy to all of the Jacks family!
Linda Ransom
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Ms. Katy was such a lovely lady. During my time as Extension Home Economist in Lee County she was always so supportative and loving. I can see she and Wanda Hill and the other ladies at morning coffee. A true lady.
Peggy Hensley
Thursday, April 6, 2023
I am so very sorry for your loss. Mail Jacks was such a beautiful and inspiring lady. Such a precious sole. Prayers for the family
Jo Anne and David Cahoon
Thursday, April 6, 2023
So sad to hear about your mom. She was a beautiful person. We will keep your family in our prayers. We are going to be out of the country Tuesday and will not be at the funeral but will certainly be thinking of you. Mrs Katy came to visit us at our house in Jonesboro a couple of years after we moved here and had such a wonderful visit!
Jann Cothran Jordan
Thursday, April 6, 2023
To Family and Friends, may we all remember Ms Katie as the loving lady that she was and take heart that we will see her again. Bless the Jacks family.
Paul Lentz
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Wendy, Carmen, family and friends my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. May the many happy times and memories you shared with Ms Katy ease you pain. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Joanne Webb
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Dear Family,
So sorry for your loss. Ms Katy was a fine Christian lady. She was an icon & a great role model. Thoughts and prayers for you all.
Debbie Smith Hughes
Thursday, April 6, 2023
So very sorry for your loss! Ms, Katy was such a beautiful soul. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Cindy Davis Cliyd
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Ms. Katy was the epitome of a southern lady. She always had a smile on her face and sweet words for all. She will certainly be missed by her family and the community she loved.
Bob Simmering
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
I will miss her very much and enjoyed visiting her . i have a lot of memories with the Jacks family.
i enjoyed the coke floats with her the last couple of months and her thoughtfulness when asking about my family she was very sincere. Thanks for letting be a part of your family.
Frank Higgins
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
I am sorry to hear of the passing of sweet Mrs. Jacks. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers for your future without your dear mother and friend