Jean Franklin Dillahunty

Funeral services for Jean Franklin Dillahunty, 81, of Lufkin will be held Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church with The Reverend Ralph Morgan officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park.

Mrs. Dillahunty was born November 30, 1936 in Lufkin, Texas to the late Irma (Newsom) and Barney M. Franklin, Sr., and died Thursday, November 1, 2018 at her residence. She was a lifetime resident of Lufkin.

Jean graduated from Lufkin High School where she met Oscar, the love of her life! She attended Newcomb College for Women and later graduated from Baylor University. She was a member of the Phi Mu Sorority, Junior League of Lufkin and The Daughters of the Republic of Texas.

Granny, as she was known to so many, relished her role as mother but truly excelled as a grandmother. She loved her grandchildren and treasured her time spent with them. She had several others that she considered her “grandchildren” and never failed to send not just a normal card, but a singing birthday card, or remember a special occasion. Traditions were important to Granny and Christmas Eve pajamas were a highlight for all! Christmas day brought an embarrassment of gifts that she carefully chose for each person. She loved seeing the smiles her choices brought to everyone.

Along with Big O, her children and grandchildren, Granny loved chocolate, vegetables of all kinds, taking pictures with a camera, and animals - stray or otherwise!

Many will miss her smile, sweet personality and positive outlook.

Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Oscar Dillahunty of Lufkin; daughters and sons-in-law, Lynne and Terry Haney of Lufkin, Ann and Curt Mackey of College Station; grandchildren, Taylor Haney and fiancée Amanda Bachicha, Patrick Haney and wife Savannah, Kelly Haney, Matthew Mackey, and Mark Mackey; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Barney M. Franklin, Jr.

Pallbearers will be Kelly Haney, Terry Haney, Curt Mackey, Taylor Haney, Patrick Haney, Matthew Mackey, and Mark Mackey.

The family would like to issue a special thanks to the staff of Hospice in the Pines and her many caregivers.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church, 919 S. John Redditt Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75904, LHS Class of 1955 Scholarship Fund, c/o LHS Alumni Association, P.O. Box 150837, Lufkin, Texas 75915, or Hospice in the Pines, 1504 W. Frank Avenue, Lufkin, Texas 75904.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday evening at Carroway Funeral Home.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.