Jean Sittig
Jean Jinkins Sittig, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed from her earthly home to her eternal home on Saturday, December 12, 2015.
The funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 19th, in the chapel of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be the Reverend Barry Bradley, pastor of First Baptist Church in Orange. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 20th, at Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches.
Born in Nacogdoches, Texas on December 24, 1922, she was a daughter of James Farris and Era Irene (Simons) Jinkins. On June 28, 1946, she married the love of her life, Lloyd H. Sittig. Following their marriage, Lloyd and Jean moved to Orange where he began a long career with DuPont Sabine River Works and she began her teaching career with the Little Cypress School District. She retired from Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD following 36 years of dedicated service.
Jean was a long time, faithful member of First Baptist Church in Orange where she enjoyed the fellowship of her Bible Study class. She was a member of the Theta Psi chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma; a life member of Stephen F. Austin State University Alumni; and had been a long time member of the former Women’s Club of Orange.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 64 years, Lloyd H. Sittig.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. L. Farris and Sherry Sittig of Hixson, Tennessee; grandchildren, Travis Sittig and his wife, Colby of Morristown, New Jersey, Karrie Davis and her husband, Jon of Chattanooga, Tennessee; great grandchildren, Grace, Cannon and Clark Sittig and Josh, Katelyn and Heston Davis; sisters, Guinnell Jinkins Blake of Atlanta, Georgia and Fairy Jinkins Pace of Mt. Enterprise.
Jean was a quiet, humble and faithful servant. Although she will be deeply missed, we rejoice that she is in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and is together again with her beloved Lloyd.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorials may be directed to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1453, Orange, Texas 77631 or to the charity of the donor’s choosing.
Condolences
Sherri Hardesty
December 21, 2015
so sorry for the loss of your loved one-she was one sweet lady in school -I know she will be missed tremendously-love and hugs
Gary Self
December 19, 2015
A great teacher, classy lady, and faithful friend. I saw her many times at class reunions and in town. She taught me the skill of typing and I have used it my entire professional career. She became a friend after my graduation and she was always pleasant, warm, and interested in my career and family when I visited with her. She was among the elites at Little Cypress. She would be in the Little Cypress Teachers Hall of Fame. She was faithful to her God, her family, her profession, her students and her friends. She will be missed by all who knew her. Well done, Mrs. Sittig. I am so glad our paths crossed. What a difference you made.
Claybar Funeral Home
December 18, 2015
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Pat Clark
December 17, 2015
Beautiful lady, beautiful, sweet smile. She will be missed by many friends and family. Gene and Pat Clark
Linda Gateley
December 16, 2015
She was simply the BEST. A wonderful teacher, and later on a precious friend. We considered it such a privilege having her in our lives. Will miss her beautiful smile. Linda & Don Gateley
Vernon Taylor
December 15, 2015
Mrs Sittig was such a wonderful person and teacher. I had the honor of seeing her again at our 50th class reunion last year, and got to thank her for teaching me how to type. May she rest in peace. She will be missed. Vernon Lee Taylor Jr.