Funeral services for Emma Jean Beverly Jacks, age 91, of Elora, TN will be held at 2pm on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Elora Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 12pm until 2pm on Thursday at Higgins.
Jean was born April 21, 1933, in Madison County, AL to the late Pleasant Beverly and Carrie Louise Nelson Beverly Nichols. She was a graduate of Hazel Green High School and of the Baptist faith. Jean worked along side her husband at their grocery store, and she also arranged and sold flowers for many years. Along with her love for flowers, she enjoyed crocheting and often made caps for newborns. Jean was a loving mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed. She passed away December 22, 2024, in Elora, TN.
Survivors include her daughter, Tammy Bice; son, Anthony Jacks and wife Tammy; grandchildren, Tory (Mandy) Clark, Brandon (Reichel) Jacks, Brad Jacks; great-grandchildren, Gabby Maus, Jaycie Jacks, Crymsen Jacks, and Wilson Clark; and her sister, Peggie (Jim) Chiarizio. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Lawrence Jacks; sister, Dorris Torres; and brothers, James Beverly and Thelton Beverly.
Memorial donations may be made to the Flintville Volunteer Fire Department, or Elora Cemetery.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Emma Jean Beverly Jacks.
8 Comments To "Emma Jean Beverly Jacks"
#1 Comment By Debbie Morris On December 23, 2024 @ 3:12 pm
Mrs. Jean was such a sweet person. So sorry for your loss. Praying for all the family.
#2 Comment By Debbie Morris On December 23, 2024 @ 3:15 pm
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers. She was one sweet lady.
#3 Comment By Karen Gilliam On December 23, 2024 @ 7:51 pm
Tammy, Anthony, and family,
I remember Jean working alongside Lawrence at the store many years ago. Good memories. I hope the memories you share will bring you comfort now and in the days ahead.
#4 Comment By Connie Arnold On December 23, 2024 @ 7:55 pm
So sorry for your loss and grandma was a loving and caring person she was always giving you something she will be dearly missed praying for her family Connie Arnold
#5 Comment By Rosie Ellison On December 24, 2024 @ 3:20 am
Truly gonna be missed such a lovely and blessed lady whom God loves best
#6 Comment By Reva Baxter On December 24, 2024 @ 12:44 pm
So sorry for the loss of your mother. Think of you often Tammy as to where you are and if you are still working and what’s going on. You have my deepest sympathy.
#7 Comment By Mary Wilson On December 24, 2024 @ 1:02 pm
Tammy, Anthony and family so sorry for your loss. I remember your working at the store when I was growing up. Keeping g you all in my thoughts and prayers
#8 Comment By Shirley Dorning On December 24, 2024 @ 4:07 pm
So sorry the loss of this precious mom