This memorial website was created to remember our dearest Deloria Jane McCafferty who was born in Eufaula, Alabama on November 9, 1951 and passed away on May 25, 2011. You will live forever in our memories and hearts.
Jane was born to Charles H. Brady and Martha Jane Green. She is survived by her loving husband Jack, her mother Martha Filliben, younger sisters Betty, Denise, Sherri and Terri, younger brothers Mike and Floyd, her daughter Tommi, step-daughter Sherron, and several loving grandsons, a great grandson, nieces and nephews and two great nieces.
In high school Jane played on the basketball team and played the drums in the band. After graduation, Jane attended computer school and did some modeling.
Jane served honorably in the US Army before working in nursery and plant sales.
In 1976 Jane was blessed with her daughter Tommi, adding being a mommy to her list of accomplishments in life. As a mom her love was unconditional and her strength was endless. Tommi not only lost her mother, but her best friend as well.
Jane often told her daughter and other family members and friends that it is possible to beat insurmountable odds and she set this example with the life she led.
Jane loved gardening, reading, dancing, and finding a good deal.
Jane loved animals. In fact she had a sign in her kitchen that read, "The dogs live here, you're only visiting." She especially loved her final furry companion, Misha, who remained by her side providing her comfort, love and plenty of kisses until the very end.
Jane found her soulmate in Jack when they met at work in 1984 and they've been the best of friends and inseparable ever since. After over twenty years together, they realized what they had was true love, and made it official, marrying in a small private ceremony.
Jane was the first born child for Martha. Martha remembers that since she was so young when she had Jane, they often were more like sisters than mother and daughter, sharing a special bond. She remembers with laughter how much fun Jane had aggravating her younger siblings and yet how loving she was at the same time as the big sister. She always knew Jane was extremely smart and capable of doing anything she put her mind to, which she often did with more stubbornness than should be possible. Her "mama" was most proud not just that Jane chose to live her life her way, but that she also made so many people happy around her in the process. Regardless of where Jane was in life, her family knew one thing for sure, Jane loved them unconditionally.
Jane's siblings remember quite well Jane aggravating them as children, and they look back with laughter because of the love it was rooted in. They also know that Jane's stubborn and simple "take me or leave me" attitude in life only made her a perfect part of the family. Their big sissy’s playful sarcasm, laughter, and love will be deeply missed.
She recently moved to Chalmette, Louisiana from Paisley, Florida, where she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Paisley.
Jane passed away peacefully on May 25th ,2011 after a long battle with lung cancer and COPD, surrounded by the love of her family.
Despite the illness she faced, her smile and sense of humor helped those around her find strength in her final days.
Although the loss to her family and friends seems at times overwhelming, we also know that she is in a beautiful garden in heaven, in God's care, surrounded by those we've loved and lost prior, and is no longer in pain.
| Tommi |
Still here |
April 10, 2013 |
Momma,
I am still in shock... I write this because i am looking for the place where i can find you. I miss you so much still. Will it ever get easier to know that I will never hear your voice or feel your arms when I need a hug? I am trying so hard to be a woman that you would be proud of. People say all the time that I should be grateful because I have all my needs fulfilled. But I need you still!
I want to remember all the good stuff but it wasn't enough. I just want to find that place and time where i can feel you with me. I just feel lost without you. I want to believe that you are an angel watching over me but I can't feel you. I can't hear you. Since i am a part of you and you of me, I am incomplete and not quite sure of myself now.
You were my security and strength. I always knew I could come home no matter what but where do I go now? I've lost my security... You always loved and believed in me even when no one else did. And loving me was not always easy I know.
Wherever you are, please know that I love and miss you every day. Sometimes I push through and others... Well, let's just say that it hasn't gotten easier yet. Loving you always, Tommi LeNee
Momma, I remember our last phone conversation when you told me to always remember you loved me more than anything... I'd give anything to hear you say it again...I miss you so much it's like an ache that never goes away... I hope that you gave granpa and carter jr. a big old hug and that you know how much i love you...
Les Condoléances dèrnières
| Kimmie Hebrock |
A Dear Friend |
May 29, 2011 |
Jane thank you for being such a great friend to me. i always felt from the first day you all hired me that we were more like family. As in all families there are ups and downs but we always knew there was a bond to bring us back to one another. that bond was love and a friendship unfotunately alot of others take for granite. Jane I will always miss and love you. Jack i hope you are reading this, I love and miss you and you know I am always here for you just pick up the phone and give me a call. Jack enjoy the life you have left on this earth. Spend much needed time with your grandchildren doing the things you haven't been too because of the distance between you all. there is no distance now. Be sure to do all the things you have planned or even thought about with them. Jane would have wanted this that is why she wanted to move to New Orleans, to bring you closer to yourt daughter and your Grand kids. I love you Jack, please take care of yourself. Your adopted daughter Kim. (I made this big so Jack could read it easier)
