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Mollie Louise Jackson Kyle Mollie Louise Kyle peacefully went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the age of 91. Louise was born in Austin, Texas on April 5, 1932 to Edgar D. Wallace and Mollie Lucille McClain Wallace. She married Lawrence (Larry) E. Jackson on April 4, 1955 and he preceded her in death. Together they had 3 children: Dawn Blackmar (Mike), Ricki Zieman (Larry) and Chuck Jackson (Donna). She married Robert (Bob) E. Kyle on February 3, 1996, and he preceded her in death. She is preceded in death by her mother, father, stepmother (Freddie Olive Wallace), brother (Edgar D. Wallace, Jr.), and both husbands. Survivors include her children, grandchildren: Dylan Jackson (Lea Ann), Devin Jackson Puckett (Buddy), Ty Zieman (Bailey), and Sean Zieman (Talon); great grandchildren: Casen Williams, Chase Williams, Logan Jackson and Barrett Zieman; niece Jennifer Eells; and great grand pup Layla. Louise was born in Austin and grew up in Dripping Springs. She graduated in 1950 excelling in academics and sports. After graduation, she worked in Austin until she met and married Larry when they moved to San Antonio. Louise was a homemaker, which included caring for her 3 children, cooking, washing laundry, lawn mowing, grocery shopping, and sewing clothes for the entire family. Once her children were in elementary school, she began her career at Kelly AFB where she worked until retirement in 1992. She also supported Larry in his racehorse training business. After Larry’s passing, she could not be idle and became a real estate agent for Bob Jones Realty and prepared tax returns for H & R Block. In 1993, she married Bob and they made their home in Bandera. They bought property naming it “Oak Hollow” and built their dream home including a “Granny House” for her parents. Louise and Bob loved the Bandera community and became active members of Bandera United Methodist Church where they served in many leadership roles. She was a founding member of the “Cut-ups” and at their annual church bazaar her chicken noodle soup and pecan pies were loved by all. Louise and Bob established the first quilt shop in Bandera and named it the “The Beehive” where she taught sewing classes to the next generation of quilters. They lived in Bandera until 2017 when they moved to Kerrville. After Bob’s passing in 2018, Louise wanted to move back to Bandera to be closer to her family and friends. She purchased her home in Flying L where she lived until her passing. Louise loved serving in her church, enjoyed baking, quilting, playing 42, spending time with her family and an occasional trip to the casino. The addition of great grandchildren to her life brought her much joy! The visitation is from 10 AM until 11 AM on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Bandera United Methodist Church in Bandera, Texas. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 28, 2023, also at the Bandera United Methodist Church. Reverend Kyle Toomire be officiating. The burial will be at Fort Sam National Cemetery on Monday, May 1, 2023, at 10:30 AM. Louise was a generous person and in lieu of flowers asked that donations be made to the Bandera United Methodist Church. Banderaumc.org/donate or the Arthur Nagel Community Clinic – P.O. Box 519, Bandera, Texas 78003.

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Mollie Louise Jackson Kyle

April 5, 1932 - April 22, 2023