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“O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting” For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. But Thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:55-58
Deborah Lynne Jackson achieved the greatest victory of all on December 5, 2024, and went to have Eternal Life with Jesus Christ. Deborah, better known as “Deb,” was born May 27, 1956, to Howard Henry and Peggy Vaughn Henry in Vernon, TX. She attended Vernon High School, Vernon Junior College, Angelo State University, and then finally, Texas Tech University. Deb was a talented musician, having played since she was 5 years old. Her favorite gift she ever received, and still sits in her home, a piano from her momma and daddy. With this incredible talent she went on to teach private lessons in her home for over 40 years. She also taught at St. Paul Lutheran School in Vernon, as well as Texas Leadership Charter Academy, and Glen Meadows Joy School in San Angelo. Also with her musical gifts, she faithfully played the piano and organ alongside dear family at St. Paul Lutheran Church for 26 years. Deb was an active member of the American College of Musicians and Piano Guild, eventually earning the prestigious “Hall of Fame Piano Guild, USA” certification. Along with her gift of music, she adored taking pictures. During Deb’s kid’s younger years, they jokingly dubbed her “The Paparazzi.” As funny as it was, you could guarantee she would have a fantastic picture or video that is cherished even now.
As much as Deb loved music and pictures, she loved her friends and family even more. Deb carried many names: Friend, Sister, and Teacher to countless, Lala to her precious grandchildren, Momma to her three beloved children, and Snowflake to the Love of her life, Dan. Deb valued the people that God placed in her life as if they were gold: she showered them with cards and gifts as reminders they were on her mind. She called and checked in, not only on those closest to her, but she would follow up on former students and even cared for the less fortunate without anyone’s knowledge for many years. Her loyalty and the ferocity with which she loved is unmatched-except for the Ferocity and Loyalty with which she served her Lord and Savior her entire life. Through the final stage of her life, Deb’s only request was that those who read this learned one valuable thing: her life was entirely God’s and His Goodness prevails always. As the opening verse stated: “He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ!” The greatest honor anyone could show to Deb is to learn more about Christ and accept Him and believe.
Deb was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived in death by her husband of 21 years, Dan Jackson of San Angelo; her sons, Brad Kieschnick (Megan) of Cat Springs, TX and Layne Kieschnick (Jennifer) of Plano, TX, daughter, Beth Ann Crawford (Dennis) of Fort Worth, TX. Stepdaughter Stephanie Sowell (Seth) of Bosier City, LA and stepson Brad Jackson of Fort Worth, TX. One brother, Alan Henry (Vicki) of Holliday, TX. She was cherished as Lala by her grandchildren Bella, Emma, Anniston, Judson,
Sage, Lily, Jack, Jessica, and Elliot, as well as bonus grandchildren Jordan, Lily, and Ivy. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorials can be made to Mighty Waters, a local place of refuge and relaxation for women conquering cancer. https://mightywaters.org/
Visitation will be Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 1:00-3:00 PM at Harper Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, December 9, 2024, at Christian Church of San Angelo with Pastor Ryan Dalgliesh officiating. Interment will be held at 2:00 PM at Johnson’s Lawn haven Cemetery under the direction of Harper Funeral Home.