She was born Aug. 14, 1924, to Arlow Virgil Walters and Mabel Grace (Penhorwood) Walters in Neodesha, Kansas. On July 19, 1941, she married Charles Arthur Hughes.

She worked as a secretary for many years for the Pasadena Independent School District and was a member of First United Methodist Church.

Jackie was an amazing person. She was such an inspiration to many with her strength, faith, passion and a heart that was so full of love.

The following Psalm always reminded her granddaughter, Brandi Taylor, of her in so many ways: 1 Corinthians 13:48a – “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.”

She had many loves in her life – family, reading, being active in her church and the Madison Jobe Senior Center; animals, bingo, bridge, dominoes and many types of dancing such as ballroom, square dancing and the Silver Star Tap Dancing group she co-created with Julie Digulio.

Survivors include her daughter, Leslie Stone (significant other Gary Ashford); son Charles Gregory Hughes (Niel Hurst); grandchild Brandi Taylor; great-grandchildren Sean Aaron Taylor, Alicia Gonzales (Anthony), and Logan Kirschner; and great-great-grandchildren Dominic Cardenas and Romeo Cardenas.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; brother Marshall Walters; and grandchild Sean Michael Taylor.

A celebration of life will is 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus. Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m..

Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6055 S. Loop East, Houston, TX 77087 or a charity of choice.

Jackie will forever be in our hearts. We love you.

Online condolences may be given at www.hennekefuneralhome. com.