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In Loving Memory
Jessie Blackwell Nations

Jessie Blackwell Nations

10/10/1947  —  10/18/2008

Labrie-Claybar

A Life Remembered

Obituary

Jessie Blackwell Nations, 61, died Sunday, October 19, 2008, in Orange. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at the Old First Orange Baptist Church. Rev. Bailey Harris and Rev. Bobby Spross will officiate. Visitation will begin at 10:00 before the service.

Jessie was born on October 10, 1947, to J.C. and Opal Aileen Harmon Blackwell and was a Registered Nurse. She worked as a special education nurse at Sam Houston Elementary in the Port Arthur ISD. She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald O Nations, of the McLewis Community, TX, and five children; Justin R. Nations of Houston, TX, Micah R. Nations of College Station, TX, Amber N Nations of College Station, TX, Connie Marie Dorrell of Orange and Angel Nations of Orange; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She also leaves five brothers and sisters; Bill Blackwell of Orange, Charlotte Granger of Orangefield, Elmer Blackwell of Orange, Phyllis Spencer of San Antonio and Joseph Blackwell of Orange.

Messages of Love

From family and friends

Anonymous October 28, 2008
To the family of Jessie Blackwell Nations: My heart shares your sadness in the recent and tragic loss of your loved one. It has been my pleasure to work with LeeAnna Bishop Edgerton and Erica Diaz at LCM High School, and to become acquainted with your f##imported-begin##Jackie Bradley##imported-end##
Anonymous October 22, 2008
I worked with Mrs. Nations in special ed. I enjoyed working with her. She really enjoyed and loved the children. Family, keep your eyes on the Lord, and let Him feel the void.##imported-begin##Neddra Sinegal##imported-end##
Anonymous October 22, 2008
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Anonymous October 22, 2008
I had the pleasure of working with Jessie at Sam Houston Elementary. She was a beautiful person who had an amazing gift when it came to working with children. She will be missed dearly.##imported-begin##Crystal Phillips##imported-end##
Anonymous October 22, 2008
Amber, My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. You are such an amazing and caring young woman. Your mother was a wonderful example to all. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.##imported-begin##Kristina Baggett##imported-end##
Anonymous October 22, 2008
Jessie & I worked together as special ed nurses for PAISD & both worked with little Philip on the weekends. She was an excellent nurse with such a sweet spirit. Her & I had many lunches and conversations together where she always had something to say ab##imported-begin##Tammy Lake##imported-end##
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