of Harrison, AR
August 12, 1934 - September 25, 2024
Jeanette Dean Shaddox, age 90, of Harrison, Arkansas died September 25th, 2024. She was born, along with her twin sister, Claudette, on August 12th, 1934 in Dalton, Georgia to Bernard and Lora (Lambert) Dean. She and her family moved to Memphis as a small child before settling in Harrison as a teen. She met and married Bill Shaddox in 1954. They were married 44 years before he died in 1998. Jeanette was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill Shaddox; her parents, and her twin sister, Claudette Cowan.
Jeanette was a faithful member of First Christian Church and a member of the Hearthstone Sunday School class. Along with being a loving homemaker, she worked as a church secretary for several years. She and Bill loved to travel and most of all, to visit the kids and grandkids. She dearly loved her 3 grandsons and was so proud of them. She loved watching westerns, listening to Elvis Presley's music, and was always up for going out to eat or shopping in Branson. She loved kitty cats and had 2 sweet kitties in her life, Spanky and then later, Sugar. If you went to visit her, Sugar would likely be curled up in her lap. Jeanette lived on her own in her house on Huntington Place until age 88, when her health declined. She was very independent and loved her life.
She is survived by her son, Ken and his wife, Susan Shaddox of Conway, Arkansas; her daughter, Deena and her husband, David Dougherty of Little Rock, Arkansas; grandsons, Zach Shaddox and his wife, Deanna, Sage Shaddox and his wife, Marley and Will Dougherty and his wife, Lauren and 3 great-grandchildren, Colin, Lilly and Grace who was born on Jeanette's 90th birthday. She also became close to her nephew, Chris Gardner, and his wife, Angela in the last few years of her life. She had many family members and cherished friends who will dearly miss her.
The funeral service was held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home with Pastor Laura West officiating. The visitation was one hour prior to the service.
Burial was at Maplewood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Friends of Faulkner County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 10380, Conway, Arkansas 72034 and First Christian Church, 915 S Maple St, Harrison, Arkansas 72601.
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The paden family
Monday, September 30, 2024
Our entire family will miss jeanette. We treasured growing up with the entire shaddox family and our gatherings. Always pleasant and encouraging and thoughtful. We all send our deepest condolences.
The paden family
Monday, September 30, 2024
Our entire family will miss jeanette. We treasured growing up with the entire shaddox family and our gatherings. Always pleasant and encouraging and thoughtful. We all send our deepest condolences.
Arleen Gipson Finke
Monday, September 30, 2024
I’m sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Shaddox. She was always an inspiration to me, and I looked forward to seeing her contagious smile. She lived a long life and is now with her savior. May you find peace in the memories.
Rose Deakins Acton
Sunday, September 29, 2024
I well remember Jeannette and Claudette from our high school days. My condolences.
Mike Mitchell
Saturday, September 28, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing.
Jeannette S Bolin
Saturday, September 28, 2024
I'm so sorry for the loss of ur mother. I was lucky enough to take of her as well as her twin sister at maple esplanade
Phyllis cullen
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Deepest sympathy for you at this sad time. With love, Phyllis Cullen.
Janet Gingerich
Friday, September 27, 2024
Deena,
JD and I are so sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. I remember her fondly from the times she visited you in Vilonia.
I know you will miss her deeply but trust you will find comfort in the precious new life that blesses your family.
I’m sorry we won’t be back from England to be able to attend the funeral. Know that we will be praying for you all, and we look forward to getting together after we’re back.
Much love,
Janet
Carol Cecil Copeland
Friday, September 27, 2024
Growing up in FCC in Harrison was such a privilege. Your mother definitely influenced my life. She was very kind and so sweet, as was her sister Claudette. I always thought that these twin sisters were just beautiful, inside and out.
I'm very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and Ken and your families during this difficult time. Treasure your memories made with her.
Sincerely,
Carol and Dennis Copeland