BALDWYN – Jackie Sue Cooper Garrett, 86, passed away on Sunday, December 10 at her
residence at the Baldwyn Nursing Facility peacefully. She was born March 13, 1937, to the late
William and Grace Cooper. She lived all of her life in Baldwyn and attended Baldwyn High
School with her beloved classmates. She loved being a Bearcat and supporting all her
grandchildren in Bearcat sports. She fell in love with her high school sweetheart Mose Garrett
and married in 1954. They had two daughters Pam Hawkins and the late Metta Johnson.
Together they enjoyed camping, fishing, farming, hunting, and spending time with family and
friends. Jackie was a member of Ingram Baptist Church where she served as a Vacation Bible
School and Sunday School teacher for many years. She was also a volunteer for North MS
Medical Center and Baldwyn Nursing Facility for several years before becoming a resident. She
enjoyed arts and crafts, making jewelry, being a cheerleader, and spending time with her
grandchildren.
Jackie is preceded in death by her husband Mose Garrett, parents William and Grace Cooper and
daughter Metta Johnson.
Jackie is survived by her daughter Pam Hawkins (Stephen); son-in-law Billy Johnson;
grandchildren Dustin Johnson (Sarah), Cody Johnson (Telina), Demi Roberts (Jamie), and LJ
Vegas; great grandchildren Hunter Johnson, Gracie Hughes, Cooper Johnson, Drew Hughes,
Brier Vale Johnson, and Andy Roberts (Abby); and great-great grandchildren Faith Roberts and
Jaxon Roberts.
Services will be held Monday, December 11 with visitation from 12-2 p.m. and ceremony at 5
pm with Bro. Joel Strahan officiating at Waters Funeral Home in Baldwyn, MS. Burial will be in the Prentiss Memorial Gardens. The “farm boys”
will serve as pallbearers: Rusty Rutherford, Mark Tapp, Rickey Tapp, Jerry McCreary, Robin
Conwill, Jackie Paul Thomas, and Sammy McCreary.
Expressions of sympathy can be sent to the family at www.watersfuneralservice.com
