Jackie Gillest

Jackie peacefully entered into Heaven, Wednesday morning, July 10, 2019 after a battle with Alzheimer’s. She was surrounded by her loved ones, including her beautiful black Labrador, Niki.

Jackie was born, Jacqueline Sue Schultz, February 29, 1936 to Edmond I. Schultz and Doris Ann Davis Schultz.
She had a flair for fashion, and used her artistic talent designing and painting beautiful works of art with numerous ceramic pieces. In her younger days she could be found line dancing.

Every summer Frank and Jackie would travel to see Frank’s parents. Spending one to two weeks at a time. As with most Italian families, cooking was a huge part of family life. Martha, Frank’s mom taught Jackie how to cook Italian food. Frank was very pleased with the results.
Frank and Jackie enjoyed life and traveling together during their 58 years of wedded bliss. In their younger years the three of them, Frank, Jackie and Randy spent several weekends at Port Arkansas on the Coast. Jackie did not swim much, but loved the beach and time in the sun. Boating was one of her favorite past times, so much so, she and Frank bought a cruiser with sleeping quarters below deck. They kept a slip at Grapevine Lake which Randy found very convenient during his college years at UNT, Denton. Once, Frank and Jackie went to take the boat out to find the 60 gallon tank, bone dry. In Jackie’s eyes Randy made up for it. He drove home every Wednesday to have lunch with his mom, even before he drained the tank.
Family weekends included RV Trips to Branson, Boating at Grand Lake with her cousin, cooking out and loving fried turkey.
As loving grandparents, a fun getaway was treating Joshua to a fun-filled week at Disney in Florida.

It is with sincere gratitude, Frank, Randy and Josh would like express their appreciation to Abby Perez, Jackie’s best friend and caregiver. She never faltered and never failed to extend a helping hand. Much love to our neighbors and great friends of 40 years, Charlie and Chanda. They returned early from vacation (about 5 weeks early) to be here by our side. The family would also like to express their appreciation for all family and friends who were so supportive during this most difficult time.

Jackie is survived by her husband, Frank Gillest of Hurst, her son; Randal Blaine Gillest of Wylie and her grandson; Joshua Cole Gillest, one brother; E.I. Schultz and wife, Beni of Stella, MO.and their two children; Mike and Lisa, and a host of other relatives and wonderful friends.
Pamela and Joey