TEXARKANA — Nedria Jean Lowe

was born June 16, 1936 in Alexandria, La. She passed into eternal rest August 7, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family. She met the love of her life, Lynn Lowe, when both of them were 13, and their romance continued until Lynn’s passing in 2010. Jean was the consummate teacher. Ever since she was a little girl, she knew she was going to teach. She would line up her dolls down by the creek and pretend they were her students. Don’t you know she had the smartest dolls around. Teaching was her passion, and she taught middle school English until her retirement. She loved her students and they surely loved her. Jean always dressed up for school which made her students feel cared for and respected. She was honored to take over Mrs. Margaret Robertson’s classroom when she retired. Who would have imagined that one day Mrs. Robertson’s son would become her son-inlaw. Jean was the epitome of Southern grace. If you dropped in to see her you were sure to be greeted with a smile and open arms. If you were lucky enough to visit during lunch, she would offer you the best in Southern cuisine. No matter what she cooked, it was good. To this day, her hot water cornbread is the standard by which all others are measured. It wouldn’t be unusual to find pieces of cornbread hidden around the house after Thanksgiving. No one could touch her Italian Cream cakes, so we all just gave up; there wasn’t any use in trying. If she knew you were coming, you were in for an experience. When she and Lynn held dinner parties, they were events. She was well versed in many styles of cooking and there was nothing she couldn’t prepare to perfection. Jean was a gifted gardener. She was a member of the Mimosa Garden Club. She and Lynn enjoyed designing and planting the most beautiful gardens. She would rather have a boulder for Christmas than a diamond. Jean was a world traveler. She was fortunate to be among the first group to travel to China after the ban was lifted. Her introduction to the Emperor of Japan at a White House State Dinner led to her travels in Japan. She also enjoyed Europe and South America. She was adventurous and was a licensed pilot. “Mamoo” was the best grandmother you could ask for. She had the imagination and playfulness of a child. She also had stamina. She could play all night long if her grandson wanted to. Perseverance of will and high moral standards were her hallmarks. She was the eternal optimist and always looked for the best in people. She had great faith in the Lord and was a proud member of First Lutheran Church, where she served on the Altar Guild. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Evelyn Bledsoe; her beloved husband, Lynn; her sister, Sandra; a brother, Lyden; and the apple of her eye, her grandson, Warren Robertson. She is survived by her daughter, Ruth Lowe; son, Michael Lowe (Diana); and daughter, Martha Robertson (Chris); a grandson, Christopher Robertson, Jr. (Artur); and a granddaughter, Julia Neal (Marc). She is survived by brothers, Henry, Doyle, Glen; and sisters, Delcia, Carolyn, and Janice. The family would like to thank those who cared for Jean in her final days, especially Bonnie Cross, who we couldn’t have done without. The family would also like to thank Hospice of Texarkana for their help in making Jean’s passing as comfortable as possible. Her memorial will be Monday, August 14, 2023 at First Lutheran Church, 4600 Texas Blvd, Texarkana, Texas. Visitation will be at 12:30 p.m. and the service will follow at 2 p.m. In remembrance of Jean’s life, in lieu of flowers, charitable contributions can be made to the Warren P. Robertson Foundation, P.O. Box 2037, Little Rock, Ark., 72203. Condolences may be left at: www.eastfuneralhomes.com.