Jo Lippard Jo Dean Lippard, a cherished and devout servant to her faith, family, and community, passed away peacefully Feb. 17, 2025, at the age of 93. Born Oct. 26, 1931, in the small town of Hico, Texas, Jo Dean was deeply rooted in her Christian faith and committed to a life full of warmth and service.
Jo Dean’s early years were spent in the rural setting of Edna Hill, working on her father’s pecan farm and tending to the chores of the household as the second oldest of six children. After graduating from Dublin High School, her life took a beautiful turn when she married Weldon Lippard in 1952 in Erath County. Their union was characterized by love, mutual respect, and shared spiritual convictions. Together, they built a family and became pillars in their community of White Settlement, Texas, offering a shining example of commitment and partnership.
A significant aspect of Jo Dean’s life was her unwavering faith and involvement in her church communities. She was a past member of Normandale Baptist Church and later became a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of White Settlement. Her passion for her faith was also evident in her active participation in “Windows of Faith,” where she found profound joy and forged beloved friendships with a purpose of serving others. Jo Dean was a cherished member and leader of Rebecca’s, a testament to her dedication not just to spirituality but also to fellowship and community service. The essence of Jo Dean’s personality was her kindness. Whether lending a helping hand or offering a comforting word, she was always there to provide solace and support to those in need.
One of Jo Dean’s greatest joys in life was her family. A loving mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and greatgreat- grandmother, Jo Dean’s home was a warm and inviting haven.
Her longlife was touched by loss, with several family members preceding her in death, including her father Marvin Jaggars, her mother Etta Bell Jaggars, her husband Weldon Lippard, daughters Cynthia Warner and Marlina Capps, her sister Arita Bell Johnson, her brothers Marvin “Butus” Jaggars, Waymon Jaggars, and Rayford Jaggars, her granddaughter Michelle Capps, and her greatgrandson Matthew Simmons. Yet, she carried these losses with grace, strengthened by her faith and compassion.
Jo is survived by her sister Patsy Howell, seven grandchildren, 22 greatgrandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside Services were held Feb. 21, 2025 at Barbee Cemetery in Dublin and a memorial service is set for 12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 2 at First Baptist Church of White Settlement, 7801 White Settlement Road, White Settlement, TX 76108.