Jean (Brackeen) Forbes of Cooper, TX, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father October 13, 2016, after 96 inspirational years. She also joined her parents: Clyde and Vera Brackeen; her husband: Harry Forbes; and her brother: Billy Brackeen; in Heaven. Her family was always very important to her and all stayed close to her in Texas. Jean will be greatly missed at the monthly family gatherings by her sister: Betty and Buddy Foster; her four children, “The Team:” Harry C. Jr. “Skip” and Diane Forbes, Jerry and Steve Fisher, Kenny and Cindy Forbes, and Karen and Pat West; her seven grandchildren: Chris and Heather Forbes, Michelle and Dusty Watson, Kim and Scott Wizeman, Drs. Kevin and Jordan West, Amanda and Rex Anderson, Eric West, and 1st Lt. Nicolas Forbes; her nine great-grandchildren: Jacob, Michael, Leah, Kylie, Grayson, Reese, Noah, McKalynne Jean, and Sloane; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; as well as many good friends, including her best friend: Barbara Size; and her beloved dog: Rosebud.
Jean accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at First Baptist Church in Cooper in 1933. She was a living witness for Him from that day forward in the way that she lived her life filled with joy and how she loved others unconditionally. She took the stage any chance that she could to stand up tall, point one finger up to God and tell everyone “Keep the Lord first!” After her son had a stroke three years ago, she would constantly remind him “the Lord pulled you through polio and He’ll pull you through this as well.” I know that is what she is telling us now… think of a difficult time God has pulled you through and know that He will pull you through this as well. No matter what, Jean always tried to make it to church on Sunday and Bible study on Wednesday, including the night before she passed.
Jean was born at home in Cooper February 26, 1920, as the first born child of her parents. She met Harry C. Forbes at a USO dance in Paris, TX, in 1942, and married him a year later on November 27 after he was honorably discharged from the Army on October 13. On her third wedding anniversary, her life was changed forever as she became “Momma.” In 1977, she happily accepted a new name, “Memaw,” when her first grandchild was born. Memaw took much pride in becoming a great-grandmother in 2001. She was present for the birth of most of her grandkids and great-grandkids. She supported her family including going to birthday parties, baseball and football games, choir and band concerts even in her last couple of weeks. She considered family to be the second most important thing after the Lord.
Jean loved to have fun and had a zest for living life to the fullest. She laughed all the time showing off her beautiful, radiant smile. She was always dancing, whether there was music or not. Jean also loved to travel and had a refrigerator full of magnets to show for it. Even after turning 80, she traveled to Alaska, California, Hawai-yah and Florida. She prided herself in telling people that when she was 90, she went snorkeling with sea turtles and hiking up a mountain. In her downtime, she enjoyed crocheting, doing needlework, gardening and coloring. This summer Jean crawled on the floor with her two year old great-grandson, gave rides on her rollator, and went swimming with her great-grandkids. There was rarely a party or social event that she missed. Three days before she passed away, she spent the day exploring the State Fair of Texas, dancing to the music and eating fried desserts.
Jean valued education. After graduating from Cooper High School, she obtained a degree in elementary education in just three years from East Texas Teachers College in 1941. She then began her teaching career in Cooper and continued in Houston for a total of 25 years. Jean would say that she had to keep her brain working and would work her daily Sudoku puzzle calendar and word search books.
The legacy that Jean left was to “Keep the Lord first and then family,” and to live your life as a witness for Him, a life filled with unconditional love, amazing grace, and overwhelming joy. Jean/Momma/Memaw will forever be missed but will never be forgotten.
A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00pm Saturday, October 22, 2016, at First Baptist Church in Cooper with Brother Johnny Witherspoon officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Cooper. A luncheon will be held prior to the service at the church beginning at 11:30am. The family will received friends Friday evening at Rest Haven Funeral Home – Rockwall Chapel from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Memorials in Jean’s name can be made to the First Baptist Church of Cooper, 500 E. Dallas Ave., Cooper 75432.
Jean accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at First Baptist Church in Cooper in 1933. She was a living witness for Him from that day forward in the way that she lived her life filled with joy and how she loved others unconditionally. She took the stage any chance that she could to stand up tall, point one finger up to God and tell everyone “Keep the Lord first!” After her son had a stroke three years ago, she would constantly remind him “the Lord pulled you through polio and He’ll pull you through this as well.” I know that is what she is telling us now… think of a difficult time God has pulled you through and know that He will pull you through this as well. No matter what, Jean always tried to make it to church on Sunday and Bible study on Wednesday, including the night before she passed.
Jean was born at home in Cooper February 26, 1920, as the first born child of her parents. She met Harry C. Forbes at a USO dance in Paris, TX, in 1942, and married him a year later on November 27 after he was honorably discharged from the Army on October 13. On her third wedding anniversary, her life was changed forever as she became “Momma.” In 1977, she happily accepted a new name, “Memaw,” when her first grandchild was born. Memaw took much pride in becoming a great-grandmother in 2001. She was present for the birth of most of her grandkids and great-grandkids. She supported her family including going to birthday parties, baseball and football games, choir and band concerts even in her last couple of weeks. She considered family to be the second most important thing after the Lord.
Jean loved to have fun and had a zest for living life to the fullest. She laughed all the time showing off her beautiful, radiant smile. She was always dancing, whether there was music or not. Jean also loved to travel and had a refrigerator full of magnets to show for it. Even after turning 80, she traveled to Alaska, California, Hawai-yah and Florida. She prided herself in telling people that when she was 90, she went snorkeling with sea turtles and hiking up a mountain. In her downtime, she enjoyed crocheting, doing needlework, gardening and coloring. This summer Jean crawled on the floor with her two year old great-grandson, gave rides on her rollator, and went swimming with her great-grandkids. There was rarely a party or social event that she missed. Three days before she passed away, she spent the day exploring the State Fair of Texas, dancing to the music and eating fried desserts.
Jean valued education. After graduating from Cooper High School, she obtained a degree in elementary education in just three years from East Texas Teachers College in 1941. She then began her teaching career in Cooper and continued in Houston for a total of 25 years. Jean would say that she had to keep her brain working and would work her daily Sudoku puzzle calendar and word search books.
The legacy that Jean left was to “Keep the Lord first and then family,” and to live your life as a witness for Him, a life filled with unconditional love, amazing grace, and overwhelming joy. Jean/Momma/Memaw will forever be missed but will never be forgotten.
A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00pm Saturday, October 22, 2016, at First Baptist Church in Cooper with Brother Johnny Witherspoon officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Cooper. A luncheon will be held prior to the service at the church beginning at 11:30am. The family will received friends Friday evening at Rest Haven Funeral Home – Rockwall Chapel from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Memorials in Jean’s name can be made to the First Baptist Church of Cooper, 500 E. Dallas Ave., Cooper 75432.
Jean (Brackeen) Forbes of Cooper, TX, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father October 13, 2016, after 96 inspirational years. She also joined her parents: Clyde and Vera Brackeen; her husband: Harry Forbes; and her brother: Billy Brackeen; in Heaven. Her family was always very important to her and all stayed close to her in Texas. Jean will be greatly missed at the monthly family gatherings by her sister: Betty and Buddy Foster; her four children, “The Team:” Harry C. Jr. “Skip” and Diane Forbes, Jerry and Steve Fisher, Kenny and Cindy Forbes, and Karen and Pat West; her seven grandchildren: Chris and Heather Forbes, Michelle and Dusty Watson, Kim and Scott Wizeman, Drs. Kevin and Jordan West, Amanda and Rex Anderson, Eric West, and 1st Lt. Nicolas Forbes; her nine great-grandchildren: Jacob, Michael, Leah, Kylie, Grayson, Reese, Noah, McKalynne Jean, and Sloane; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; as well as many good friends, including her best friend: Barbara Size; and her beloved dog: Rosebud.
Jean accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at First Baptist Church in Cooper in 1933. She was a living witness for Him from that day forward in the way that she lived her life filled with joy and how she loved others unconditionally. She took the stage any chance that she could to stand up tall, point one finger up to God and tell everyone “Keep the Lord first!” After her son had a stroke three years ago, she would constantly remind him “the Lord pulled you through polio and He’ll pull you through this as well.” I know that is what she is telling us now… think of a difficult time God has pulled you through and know that He will pull you through this as well. No matter what, Jean always tried to make it to church on Sunday and Bible study on Wednesday, including the night before she passed.
Jean was born at home in Cooper February 26, 1920, as the first born child of her parents. She met Harry C. Forbes at a USO dance in Paris, TX, in 1942, and married him a year later on November 27 after he was honorably discharged from the Army on October 13. On her third wedding anniversary, her life was changed forever as she became “Momma.” In 1977, she happily accepted a new name, “Memaw,” when her first grandchild was born. Memaw took much pride in becoming a great-grandmother in 2001. She was present for the birth of most of her grandkids and great-grandkids. She supported her family including going to birthday parties, baseball and football games, choir and band concerts even in her last couple of weeks. She considered family to be the second most important thing after the Lord.
Jean loved to have fun and had a zest for living life to the fullest. She laughed all the time showing off her beautiful, radiant smile. She was always dancing, whether there was music or not. Jean also loved to travel and had a refrigerator full of magnets to show for it. Even after turning 80, she traveled to Alaska, California, Hawai-yah and Florida. She prided herself in telling people that when she was 90, she went snorkeling with sea turtles and hiking up a mountain. In her downtime, she enjoyed crocheting, doing needlework, gardening and coloring. This summer Jean crawled on the floor with her two year old great-grandson, gave rides on her rollator, and went swimming with her great-grandkids. There was rarely a party or social event that she missed. Three days before she passed away, she spent the day exploring the State Fair of Texas, dancing to the music and eating fried desserts.
Jean valued education. After graduating from Cooper High School, she obtained a degree in elementary education in just three years from East Texas Teachers College in 1941. She then began her teaching career in Cooper and continued in Houston for a total of 25 years. Jean would say that she had to keep her brain working and would work her daily Sudoku puzzle calendar and word search books.
The legacy that Jean left was to “Keep the Lord first and then family,” and to live your life as a witness for Him, a life filled with unconditional love, amazing grace, and overwhelming joy. Jean/Momma/Memaw will forever be missed but will never be forgotten.
A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00pm Saturday, October 22, 2016, at First Baptist Church in Cooper with Brother Johnny Witherspoon officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Cooper. A luncheon will be held prior to the service at the church beginning at 11:30am. The family will received friends Friday evening at Rest Haven Funeral Home – Rockwall Chapel from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Memorials in Jean’s name can be made to the First Baptist Church of Cooper, 500 E. Dallas Ave., Cooper 75432.
Jean accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at First Baptist Church in Cooper in 1933. She was a living witness for Him from that day forward in the way that she lived her life filled with joy and how she loved others unconditionally. She took the stage any chance that she could to stand up tall, point one finger up to God and tell everyone “Keep the Lord first!” After her son had a stroke three years ago, she would constantly remind him “the Lord pulled you through polio and He’ll pull you through this as well.” I know that is what she is telling us now… think of a difficult time God has pulled you through and know that He will pull you through this as well. No matter what, Jean always tried to make it to church on Sunday and Bible study on Wednesday, including the night before she passed.
Jean was born at home in Cooper February 26, 1920, as the first born child of her parents. She met Harry C. Forbes at a USO dance in Paris, TX, in 1942, and married him a year later on November 27 after he was honorably discharged from the Army on October 13. On her third wedding anniversary, her life was changed forever as she became “Momma.” In 1977, she happily accepted a new name, “Memaw,” when her first grandchild was born. Memaw took much pride in becoming a great-grandmother in 2001. She was present for the birth of most of her grandkids and great-grandkids. She supported her family including going to birthday parties, baseball and football games, choir and band concerts even in her last couple of weeks. She considered family to be the second most important thing after the Lord.
Jean loved to have fun and had a zest for living life to the fullest. She laughed all the time showing off her beautiful, radiant smile. She was always dancing, whether there was music or not. Jean also loved to travel and had a refrigerator full of magnets to show for it. Even after turning 80, she traveled to Alaska, California, Hawai-yah and Florida. She prided herself in telling people that when she was 90, she went snorkeling with sea turtles and hiking up a mountain. In her downtime, she enjoyed crocheting, doing needlework, gardening and coloring. This summer Jean crawled on the floor with her two year old great-grandson, gave rides on her rollator, and went swimming with her great-grandkids. There was rarely a party or social event that she missed. Three days before she passed away, she spent the day exploring the State Fair of Texas, dancing to the music and eating fried desserts.
Jean valued education. After graduating from Cooper High School, she obtained a degree in elementary education in just three years from East Texas Teachers College in 1941. She then began her teaching career in Cooper and continued in Houston for a total of 25 years. Jean would say that she had to keep her brain working and would work her daily Sudoku puzzle calendar and word search books.
The legacy that Jean left was to “Keep the Lord first and then family,” and to live your life as a witness for Him, a life filled with unconditional love, amazing grace, and overwhelming joy. Jean/Momma/Memaw will forever be missed but will never be forgotten.
A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00pm Saturday, October 22, 2016, at First Baptist Church in Cooper with Brother Johnny Witherspoon officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Cooper. A luncheon will be held prior to the service at the church beginning at 11:30am. The family will received friends Friday evening at Rest Haven Funeral Home – Rockwall Chapel from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Memorials in Jean’s name can be made to the First Baptist Church of Cooper, 500 E. Dallas Ave., Cooper 75432.
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
