Frances Gilbert Jarrett, 86, of Cascade, passed away Wednesday morning, March 20, 2013, at Danville Regional Medical Center in Danville, VA.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, March 23, at First Baptist Church of Draper. Burial will follow in the Jarrett Family Cemetery in Cascade.
Mrs. Jarrett was born September 6, 1926, in Draper, NC, daughter of the late Sam and Purnell Motley Gilbert. She was the valedictorian of the Class of 1943, Draper High School, and worked for 39 years for Fieldcrest Mills. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Draper, teaching Sunday School for 65 years, singing in the choir, playing the piano and hosting missionary families. Mrs. Jarrett also enjoyed her Cascade community groups, including the Ruritan Ladies Auxiliary and Cascade Village Homemaker's Club. She especially enjoyed flower gardening and traveling.
She is survived by her son, Jay Jarrett and wife, Sherri, of Woodstock, VA; daughter, Susan Jarrett Schlacter and husband, Jed, of Long Island, NY; four grandchildren, Jack Bradley Jarrett III, Meredith Hope Schlacter, Scott Jarrett Schlacter and Laura Kathleen Jarrett; sisters Ann Jeffries of Eden and Mary Lewis of Madison; special niece, Gloria Chandler and husband, Jim; as well as two caregivers, Hope Breedlove and Vickie Martin.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Jack B. Jarrett; three sisters, Bernice Hankins, Carol Hopkins and Jean Gilbert and two brothers, Sammie and Charles Gilbert.
The family will receive friends on Friday evening, 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Jay and Susan, Alison and I wanted you to know that we have fond memories of your mother and considered it a blessing to be her pastor for 4 years. She was an encouragement to me as was your dad. We have missed them both and I was just thinking of your dad's cornfield the other day! You are both in our prayers as well as your families. I am currently the Senior Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Radford, Va. Love to hear from you some time. Brian 1-540-239-3557
Brian Cockram
Dear Jarrett family, what a lovely and gracious lady. She always wore a smile and that was infectious. I know she will be missed.
Laura Horsley
Dear Family , Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this time. Aunt Frances was such a sweet and loving and giving person and I was so lucky to have had her as a aunt . I am so sorry but we could not be there at this time but just know that we are there in sprit. Mom can not travel but want so bad to come . I love and miss yall ..
Lori Jarrett Rayburn
Susan and Jay, My sympathy to you both on the death of your mother. I have wonderful memories of her, of your dad Jack, and most especially want to tell both of you how honored I am to have taught you in the Academically Talented Program in Eden City Schools. Your mother and dad were great supporters of any project I undertook while I was your teacher. They were lovely people who stand out in my memory for the pride they had in their children. Please know you are in my prayers as you go through a difficult time in your lives.
Fern Ragan
Jay, Sherri, Brad and Laura, We are sorry to hear about the loss of your mother and grandmother. We will be praying for you during this sad time. With Sympathy, Kent, Cheryl and Amelia Mann
Cheryl Smith Mann
Dear Jay & Susan & family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mom was such a wonderful lady and a big supporter in our Cascade Community. She will be missed. You are all in my prayers at this difficult time.
Evon Jones
Susan..so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother.She was a beautiful woman inside and out..we all were so lucky to have loving parents that knew what the word Family really meant..I will always cherish our long friendship but most of all the knowledge that we will spend eternity in Heaven with all our loved ones I send all my prayers and best wishes to you and your entire family..May God Bless Mark Ellis
Mark Ellis
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