December 4, 1934 – September 19, 2022
Sue Nell Ramsey Jernigan, 87, of The Woodlands, TX passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022. She was born December 4, 1934 to Oran W. Ramsey and E. Obera Patterson Ramsey in Center, TX. She graduated from Center High School and attended Stephen F. Austin University State College where she was a Pine Burr, twirler, drum major, and homecoming queen. She graduated with her BBA. Sue married Herman Benjamin Jernigan on December 20, 1958 in Epworth Methodist Church-Houston, TX and moved to Alvin where they raised four children. Sue and Ben were married for 53 years.
Sue was an educator at Alvin Community College for many years in the Secretarial Science Department. She taught typing and shorthand. During her life, she was very involved in her church, the First United Methodist Church of Alvin and the Alvin Library League, and more recently loved spending time with her grandkids. She was a beautiful, devoted wife and mother and will be missed by all whose lives she touched.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
She is survived by her children, Jimmy Jernigan and wife Lisa Phillips Jernigan of Galveston, TX; Jana Jernigan Still and husband Jay of West Lake, TX; Jon Jernigan and wife Ann-Marie Jernigan of Alvin, TX; Joe Jernigan of The Woodlands, TX; grandchildren Sarah Jernigan Griffin and husband Dr Josh Griffin of The Woodlands, TX; Travis Jernigan and wife Kristen of Pittsburg, TX; Clara Sue Still Mediate and husband Rocco of Seattle, WA; Patrick Still and wife Hailey of Bentonville, AR; Hank Still and wife Emily of Centerton, AR; Kate Jernigan Hamilton and husband Seth of Houston, TX; Brenna Jernigan of Nashville, TN; great-grandchildren, Evelyn Griffin, Addy Griffin, Sadie Griffin, Tate Jernigan, Rhett Jernigan, Ty Jernigan, Scarlett Mediate, Benjamin Still, and Bode Still.
Friends are cordially invited to the visitation with the family on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 9:30 A.M. with the funeral service to follow at 10:30 A.M. at the Jeter Funeral Home Chapel, 311 N. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 992-7200 with cousin, Ben Hancock, Ordained Minister of Jasper, Texas officiating. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery in Pearland, TX.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in Sue’s name to the Alvin Library League, PO Box 1524, Alvin, TX 77512, indicate in the memo, in memory of Sue Jernigan.
Condolences may be sent to the Jernigan family in care of Jeter Memorial Funeral at www.jeterfuneralhome.com.
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Please accept our condolences on your loss. Our collective hearts are heavy with sympathy and we are praying for you and your family in this difficult time. Just remember… those we love can never be more than a thought away; for as long as there’s a memory, they live on in our hearts.
God bless!
– Mike, Loni & Alex
I am saddened to here of her passing. I used to work for Dr Jernigan and he and Mrs Jernigan helped me as I was grieving for my own father at that time. Later I worked in Center and Mrs Jernigan and I would talk for hours about the town. She was a good friend to my mother, too. The two were in the Dental Wives Association together and I admired how she could pick up a conversation with her like there was no time between them even if it had been ages since they talked. That East Texas classy lady will stay in my heart forever.
My deepest condolences to everyone, working with Dr. J and Sue for many years they served as a true Father and Mother figure in my life…I know she will be truly missed. After their retirement I never found a true home and family work place. My family is saddened.
Mrs. Jernigan was such a sweet lady who loved life. My condolences to the family.
Mrs Jernigan was a perfect example of a lady in every way. When my late husband was killed in the middle of doing a remodel on their home, she was so kind and so comforting to me. I will never forget her. She always had a great smile and a loving attitude. I know she will be missed.
So sorry for your loss. I so enjoyed every time I had a chance to see and visit with your Mom. Special, special lady. God's Peace to the family.
Sorry to hear of our friend Sue’s passing.
So Sorry for the loss of your mother and my beloved friend. Our friendship spanned decades. We had wonderful times together, laughed together, cried together and I will miss her greatly. She has a special place in my heart.
My deepest condolences, your Mother was a one of a kind, she was the sweetest lady, always had a beautiful smile. I loved seeing her come in the beauty shop, we would have a little chat, just about the family how everyone was doing.
I know she will be missed by all.
Thinking of you all
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your Mother. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
My deepest condolences, so sorry for your loss of your mother, she was such a sweet lady, I loved seeing her come into the beauty shop, we always had a small chat about the family. I know you all will miss her deeply.
I came across this late but recognized the smile from years ago. So sorry for your loss. I know I speak for my entire family as we think back to what a great family your mom and dad built! Our families connected on several levels over the years through the kids. I’ll let the rest of the clan know of her passing and we will all look back fondly.
I am so sorry to hear of Sue's passing. She was such a beautiful lady and a kind friend. I have missed seeing her since she moved from Alvin. We had so many fun and enjoyable times over the years in clubs and travels. My thoughts are with her family as I am remembering her
I'm so sorry for your loss. I had no idea Sue had passed away or I would have come to the service. She always made me feel so welcome in your home and I can't imagine what a difficult time this is for all of you. I hope you know you are all surrounded by the love and prayers of all who had the privilege of knowing her.