Jeannette Ogden Parry

Jeannette Parry of Brenham, Texas passed peacefully in Georgetown, Texas on September 28, 2023.

Born during The Great Depression, Jeannette, the daughter of Malcolm Ogden and Beatrice Pledger, lived a simple, yet idyllic childhood spent roaming the woods and springs of rural East Texas with her brother, Robert and cousin, Charles, who both preceded her in death. She graduated high school at age sixteen in Coldspring, Texas, and as a young mother of three, enrolled in X-Ray school at Hermann Memorial Hospital. This set the stage for a lifetime of work in the medical field of Imaging. In the late 1970's, she expanded her knowledge and training and became the first Ultrasound Technologist at John Sealy Hospital at UTMB in Galveston serving as Chief Technologist; a living example to her children of the importance of education and training. She worked all over the United States and two hospitals in Saudi Arabia. She was an expert at anything she put her mind to: quilting, crocheting, embroidery, cooking, raising chickens, gardening, and traveling. She had a love for life and an indomitable spirit.

Jeannette was married four times and had eight children, six girls and two boys: Jeannette, Sherry, Alene, Margaret, Kenneth (deceased), Gina, Melissa, and Kurt. She recently expressed how happy she was to have been a mother. In addition, she had seventeen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. She created a legacy of love and resilience in the face of adversity and was a force to be reckoned with. She was predeceased in death by all of her husbands; her son, Kenneth; and her beloved companion, Gus. Through it all, she never lost her faith or her indomitable spirit. Good job, Mom - you were a courageous and strong woman who set an example for all of us. We look forward with great joy to being with you again someday.

Some bright morning when this life is over

I'll fly away

To that home on God's celestial shore

I'll fly away

I'll fly away oh glory

I'll fly away in the morning

When I die hallelujah by and by

I'll fly away

A graveside service honoring Jeannette's life will be held 10 A.M., Monday, October 2, 2023 at Evans Chapel Cemetery, Leona, Texas.  Bro. Glenn Connor, pastor of Elwood Baptist Church, will officiate the service.

Arrangements are under the direction of Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas.