Jackie McGehee

Sheila and I attended the funeral for Jackie McGehee at First Methodist this morning. I loved the display the family put at the front of the sanctuary:

• several pictures of Jackie hiking

• her backpack

• her hiking boots

• her hiking stick

• her wildflower field guide, displayed open with underlining, checkmarks, and sticky notes protruding from many other pages.

Jackie was at McHenry when I got there in August of 1971 and still there when Brannon finished fourth grade there in the early 90s. She was one of the best teachers I have worked with. Kind, quiet, loving, dedicated.

In recent years we ran into her several times as we hiked along the Riverwalk in Ridge Ferry Park or behind Chieftain's.

Here is her obituary from the funeral home's website:

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Millican McGehee

JULY 29, 1930 – JUNE 17, 2017

IN THE CARE OF

Daniel's Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Jacquelyn Millican McGehee, 86, Rome, GA, departed this life on June 17, 2017 with her loving family by her side. 

She was preceded in death by husband Jackson Reed McGehee, Sr. and son Jackson Reed McGehee, Jr. 

She is survived by daughter Lynne McGehee Cabe (Doug), daughter-in-law Ann Dickinson (Blair), and grandchildren Jackson Reed McGehee III (Teela), Hannah Cabe Jones (Stephen), Anna Tate McGehee Lupo, and Haley Cabe. Five great grandchildren survive: Sydnee and Cabe Jones, Reed and Libby McGehee, and Mary Alice Lupo.

Jackie was a long-time, devoted member of Rome First United Methodist Church.

Jackie was a first and second grade teacher at Alto Park and McHenry Schools. Her legacy includes touching the lives of many children and families with her empathic love and persistent belief in the intelligence, skills, and unique abilities of children.

Jackie was a friend to forests, streams, wildflowers, rain, rocks, and hummingbirds. She took solace with nature. Jackie hiked many miles on local and regional trails and supported the preservation of nature. 

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Facebook comments:

Laurie Craw
Didn't know her, but she sounds like one of the people who make America great. They are the ones who deserve our respect and public praise.

Debbie Carter Reed
She taught one of my sons. She was a very sweet lady and a dedicated teacher

Bill Barker
Prayers Condolences

Linda Hatcher
Mrs. McGehee was a favorite 2nd grade teacher at Alto Park in the 60s-what a lady!