1927
Jean
2012
Jean Pollard
September 22, 1927 — December 3, 2012
SERVICES: 11 AM FRIDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON
BURIAL: PARKWAY MEMORIAL CEMETERY IN RIDGELAND
VISIT: 5-8 PM THURSDAY AND 10 AM FRIDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON
Jean Carter Pollard, 85, passed away Monday, December 3, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous fight with cancer. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 am Friday, December 7, 2012 in the chapel of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Visitation will be held from 5:00pm until 8:00pm Thursday and 10 am Friday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Interment will be held in Parkway Memorial Cemetery in Ridgeland.
Jean was born on September 22, 1927 to Willie Ray and Bessie Mae Carter in Andalusia, Alabama. She graduated from Andalusia High School in 1946 where she was a cheerleader. Soon after graduating high school, she married Bob Pollard in 1947. Eventually settling in Jackson, and making the reservoir their home, together Bob and Jean opened Capital Menswear in Jackson and Pearl, and the Sansabelt Store in Northpark Mall.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She loved her family with all of her heart and was loved by everyone she knew.
Having all of her family and friends around her gave her the greatest joy. She loved to entertain and make sure everyone else was taken care of before herself. She lived out the true meaning of the phrase: "it's better to give than to receive".
She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, John Carter, Bob Carter, and Al Carter, and sister, Betty Greene.
She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Bob Pollard; daughter, Kathy Martin and husband Ron of Brandon; son, Mike Pollard and wife Brenda of Pearl; three grandsons, Justin Martin and wife Marisa of Tupelo; Josh Martin and wife Beth of Brandon; and Michael Pollard of Pearl; one great-grandson, Ridley Martin of Tupelo; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
The family would like to thank Dr. Grace Shumaker, Sta-Home Health and Hospice, Nurse Mia Thompson, and Liz Gilmer for the love and care shown during this time.
The family request memorials to the American Cancer Society, Miss. Division, 1380 Livingston Lane, Jackson, MS 39213.
BURIAL: PARKWAY MEMORIAL CEMETERY IN RIDGELAND
VISIT: 5-8 PM THURSDAY AND 10 AM FRIDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON
Jean Carter Pollard, 85, passed away Monday, December 3, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous fight with cancer. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 am Friday, December 7, 2012 in the chapel of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Visitation will be held from 5:00pm until 8:00pm Thursday and 10 am Friday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Interment will be held in Parkway Memorial Cemetery in Ridgeland.
Jean was born on September 22, 1927 to Willie Ray and Bessie Mae Carter in Andalusia, Alabama. She graduated from Andalusia High School in 1946 where she was a cheerleader. Soon after graduating high school, she married Bob Pollard in 1947. Eventually settling in Jackson, and making the reservoir their home, together Bob and Jean opened Capital Menswear in Jackson and Pearl, and the Sansabelt Store in Northpark Mall.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She loved her family with all of her heart and was loved by everyone she knew.
Having all of her family and friends around her gave her the greatest joy. She loved to entertain and make sure everyone else was taken care of before herself. She lived out the true meaning of the phrase: "it's better to give than to receive".
She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, John Carter, Bob Carter, and Al Carter, and sister, Betty Greene.
She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Bob Pollard; daughter, Kathy Martin and husband Ron of Brandon; son, Mike Pollard and wife Brenda of Pearl; three grandsons, Justin Martin and wife Marisa of Tupelo; Josh Martin and wife Beth of Brandon; and Michael Pollard of Pearl; one great-grandson, Ridley Martin of Tupelo; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
The family would like to thank Dr. Grace Shumaker, Sta-Home Health and Hospice, Nurse Mia Thompson, and Liz Gilmer for the love and care shown during this time.
The family request memorials to the American Cancer Society, Miss. Division, 1380 Livingston Lane, Jackson, MS 39213.
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