Jimmie Eleanor Kuykendall Britain

On June 17, 2018 Jimmie Eleanor Kuykendall Britain departed this world for a life of eternal rest.  She fought a courageous battle with cancer, never complaining, and peacefully passed at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Jimmie was born Jan. 30, 1935 to William & Ida Kuykendall.  She was born at home on the farm where she grew up near the town of Forestburg, Tx.  She attended school at Forestburg all 12 years and graduated as Salutatorian in 1953.  She was proud to be a lifelong Forestburg Longhorn.

Jimmie moved to Irving, Tx. after school to find work.  It was there that she met the love of her life, and on Jan. 8, 1955 she married Johnny Britain.  They had three children - Alan, Terri, and Roy.  In 1962 they moved back and bought a farm near Rosston where they lived and raised their children.  Jimmie loved her family and was a devoted mother to her children.  She attended the Forestburg Church of Christ and set an example of a true Christian.  She was a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, cousin, aunt, and friend to all she knew.  She loved to quilt and made quilts for her children, grandchildren, sisters, and friends.  Jimmie loved sports in school, playing volleyball and basketball.  She still recalled that her jersey number was 21.  Later in life, Jimmie could be found in her recliner cheering on the Mavs, Rangers, or Cowboys.

Jimmie worked for Taylor Publishing Company, Russell Newman, Nocona Boot Company, and Frybrant.  She later enjoyed watching her grandkids, and great-grandkids play sports or participate in school activities.  She set a wonderful example of how to treat people, never speaking ill of others, and always living a Christian life.

Jimmie is survived by her children: Alan & Norma Britain, Terri & Val Escobedo, and Roy & Paulette Britain, all of the Rosston area.  She has eight grandchildren: Jason Britain, Brad Escobedo, Justin Britain, Barry Escobedo, Diane Britain Grewing, Jared Britain, Whitney Britain, and Jon Britain, all of the Cooke/Montague county area.  She also has 17 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Jimmie is also survived by two sisters: Treva Cook of Kemp, Tx. and Melva Defoor of Aurora, Mo.; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law: Dorothy Kuykendall of Pine Bluff, Ark., Richard and Jan Britain of Caddo, Ok., and Shirley and Tommy Elms of Caton, Tx.; one uncle, Bill Stafford of Irving, Tx.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.  She is also survived by 7 classmates and by her Forestburg Church of Christ family.

Jimmie was preceded in death by her husband Johnny Britain; parents William & Ida Kuykendall; siblings: Lois Rich, Eugene Kuykendall, Willie Mae Richardson, Garland Kuykendall, and one great-grandchild Baby Escobedo.

The family will receive friends at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home in Gainesville, Tx. on Wednesday, June 20th from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.  A funeral service for Jimmie will be held at the Forestburg Church of Christ on Thursday, June 21st at 2:00 PM.  Burial will follow at the Hardy Cemetery.

Mrs. Britain’s grandsons will be serving as pallbearers.

The family would like to thank New Century Hospice for their love, care, and support.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.