Jacqueline Howdeshell Pointer (Jackie) long time resident of Bells, Texas passed from this life peacefully at her home,
The Seasons of The Renaissance in Sherman, surrounded by her family to her Heavenly home on November 23, 2014.
She was born in Sherman on November 12, 1927, the daughter of Leo and Kate Howdeshell. She attended schools in Sherman, Texas. She married W. C. ("Willie"/"Bill") Pointer at the Bells First Baptist Church by Rev. Odie R. Carry.
Mrs. Pointer was preceded by her husband; their daughter, Paula Pointer Bradley; 3 sisters Anna, Joyce, and Leona; 3 brothers Hatfield, Ray and Paul; son-in-law John Towles; sister-in-laws Janie Cowart and Josie Tarpley.
She is survived by two daughters of Denison; son and his wife, Linda, of Garland; and son-in-law of Rowlett; and sister of Garland. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; sister-in-law and brother-in-law. all of Bells; and brother-in-law of Garland.
Jackie was an active member of the Bells United Methodist Church, First United Methodist Women, sang in the choir, Lay Speaker of the Methodist Church and a Member of Emmaus.
She was a member of Eastern Star, appointed Grand Representative of Alabama in Texas and was a former Deputy Grand Matron of District 2 Sec. 2 Grand Chapter of Texas OES.
She retired from Texas Instruments in Sherman, Texas after also working in Dallas, Texas.
Funeral services were 3:00PM Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Bells United Methodist Church. Rev. Steve Martinez officiated. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jackie's name to Bells United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 155, Bells, Texas 75414 or Bells/Savoy Community Care Center, P.O. Box 155, Bells, Texas 75414.