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Jackie Word

October 5, 1940 — February 17, 2020

Jackie Word

HOMER, LA: Funeral services were held for Jackie Williamson Word, age 79, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Homer, LA, on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Brian Thurman, officiating. Interment was at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. The family received friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, from 10-11 a.m., prior to the service. Jackie was born on October 5, 1940, in Kilborne, LA, to Colonel and Callie Prine Williamson. She entered into rest on Monday, February 17, 2020, at her residence in Homer, LA. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents; brother, C.W. Williamson; and sister, Louise Overby. She is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, William M. "Mike" Word; three children, Brenda Etier, Kavin Colquette, and John Colquette; four grandchildren, Clay Johnson, Cory Johnson, Callie Mayo, and Kody Colquette; other children, Mark Word, Matt Word, Melissa Batson, and Maggi Finley; nine other grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Gary Smith, Ken Thompson, Jerry Batson, Dustin Finley, Matt Word, and Mark Word. In lieu of flowers honoring Jackie, her family suggests memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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