Jackie Charlene Harris

Jackie Charlene Harris passed away April 1, 2024, in Lubbock, TX. She was born November 19, 1943, to Jackson Charles and Nell (Tidwell) Tatum, in Lamesa, TX. Jackie graduated from O’Donnell High School in 1962. She married Rodney Harris, October 4, 1963. Jackie worked as a bookkeeper, in the cotton and trucking industries. She enjoyed crocheting blankets for the people she loved.

Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, J.C. Tatum and Nell Tidwell Harvey. Those left to cherish her many memories are, her husband, of 60 years, Rodney Harris, a son Russell, a daughter Lauire, a sister Jeannie Perry, sister-in-law Sandie Osgatharp of Bryan, a brother Paul (Anne) Tatum, a sister Cynthia (Craig) Newquist, and a sister-in-law Sherry Pearce. Her grandchildren Riley Harris, Ryan Harris (Kat Bingham), Tatum Hatfield, a granddaughter-in-law Allison Germany (Brian Wilson), 2 great-granddaughters, Avery and Keely, several nieces and nephews, cousins, and a host of “bonus” children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who loved her dearly. She was called “Ma” by everyone who knew her.  

The family of Jackie Harris will honor and celebrate her life with a memorial service at 2:00PM, Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the First United Methodist Church, 612 5^th St. O’Donnell, with Rod Krebbs officiating. The family will greet friends at the church, from 1:00-2:00PM.

In honor of Jackie’s life, the family would like you to donate to a charity of your choice. If you choose to buy flowers, they can be sent to the church on the day of the service. Arrangements were entrusted to Combest Family Funeral Homes and Crematory.