Ms. Jacqueline Burleson Bair, age 81, Gray, is resting in Jesus’ arms as of April 20, 2013.

Ms. Bair was a native of Washington County and daughter of the late Orville and Lizzie Crowe Burleson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Mindy Jane Bair; three sisters, Ruby Goad, Beulah McEylea, and Ruth Oakes; one brother, Fred Burleson; and a special nephew, Robert McElyea.

Ms. Bair was a retired caregiver and a born again Christian.

She had a special love for all animals.

Survivors include one daughter, Jenny and husband Joe Stonecipher of Gray; Jenny’s father, Jackie Bair; granddaughter, Danielle and husband Wayne Long; great-grandsons, Carter and Bryson Long of Church Hill; nephew and wife, James and Jackie McElyea; niece, Kathy McElyea; other nephews, special neighbors, Don Fiscus and Vickie Martin; and lots of loving caregivers and friends.

There will be a Celebration of Life with family and friends 4:00 pm Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Midway Market Building 3536 W. Walnut Street Johnson City.

In lieu of flowers, because of her love for animals, donations may be made to the Washington County Humane Society, P. O. Box 4090, Johnson City, TN 37604.