Jackie Sissel

Jackie Wilson Sissel died December 30, 2020. She was born in a farmhouse in Tom Green, County on January 21, 1925 to G.M. (Woodrow) and Myrtle Wilson, the youngest of six children. Jackie spent her early years in Miles, Texas. Her family moved to San Angelo and she later graduated from Lake View High School. After graduation, Jackie was employed by Western Union and worked in Monahans, Abilene and San Angelo. She was married to Shirley A. Sissel October 28, 1945, who was a co-founder of Three Rivers Electric Co. They shared 25 wonderful years together until his death in 1971. Jackie and Shirley loved the outdoors and spent many hours and days hunting and fishing. After Shirley’s death, Jackie was employed at General Telephone Co. and retired in 1987. Upon retirement, she filled her days by volunteering for the Salvation Army, Meals for the Elderly, AARP, and Concho Valley Telephone Pioneers. Jackie was a long-time member of First Christian Church and Henson Sunday School Class. She loved the church and served in many leadership roles, including elder. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her nephews Randy Richards, Rick (Sharon) Wilson and nieces Barbara Polanco, Linda (Robert) Peterson and Donna (Carl) Pfiel. Jackie is also survived by her long-time best friend Posey Long and her children Eddie Long, Kevin (Renee) Long and Cheryl (Don) Pettit. Special thanks to Kindred Hospice and to special friends and caregivers Glenda Bailey and Elaine Rash. A celebration of her life will be held at First Christian Church on January 9, 2021 at 10:30 AM with Rev. T.J. Shoop-York presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to First Christian Church, Meals for the Elderly, or charity of choice.