Jacquelyn Anne Payette, age 68, of Mena, Arkansas was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Christus Dubuis Hospital in Hot Springs. She was born on Thursday, December 24, 1953 to Joseph and Virginia Stracener in Crosbyton, Texas. Her first calling was to be a loving mother and homemaker. In 1984, she earned a teaching degree, graduating with honors from Henderson State University. That same year, she began teaching 7th grade English at Mena Middle School. Known to her students as Mrs. Brewer, Jackie loved her job and took it very seriously; many of her former students still speak fondly of their time spent with her. She retired in 2003 and married Don Payette the same year. After retirement, Jackie owned True North Coffee Shop with Don and had a craft business on Etsy. Being a wife, mother, and grandmother were Jackie’s most cherished activities. She shared her faith often with her family, and they all saw Jesus in her. She regularly spent time in prayer and in the Word. Jackie always prioritized spending time with her grandchildren. Shopping trips, and trips to Cruizzers, the toy store, Crater of Diamonds, Parrot Island, and Mount Magazine were the norm. She enjoyed sewing, working in her craft room with her grandkids, gardening, and birds, especially red cardinals. She and Don loved to talk and to travel, frequently taking weekend trips together. They had many wonderful years together as a loving couple. “There is a season (a time appointed) for everything and a time for every delight and event or purpose under heaven—A time to be born and a time to die; A time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted…A time to weep and a time to laugh; A time to mourn and a time to dance.” Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, 4 AMP She is preceded in death by her parents; and a sister-in-law, Ginnie Mooneyham. She is survived by her husband, Don Payette of Mena; sons, Jeremiah Brewer and wife Susan of Mena, Daniel Brewer and wife Jennifer of Mena; daughter, Jerusha Neufeld and husband Jeff of Mena; twin sisters, Pam Curry and husband Dwight of Mena, Pat Howard and husband Rodger of Mena; brother, Matt Mooneyham and wife Heather of Keller, Texas; ten grandchildren, Noah and Selah Brewer; Sophie, Grace, Ellie, and Caleb Brewer; Fisher, Justice, Holiday, and Levite Neufeld, all of Mena; and a host of other relatives and friends. It is difficult to wrap up the life of a loved one such as Jackie with so few words, but there is comfort in knowing that we will see her again. “Jesus told her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying.’” John 11:25 NLT Pallbearers are Jeremiah Brewer, Daniel Brewer, Matt Mooneyham, Jeff Neufeld, Fisher Neufeld, and Justice Neufeld. Honorary pallbearers are Levite Neufeld, Noah Brewer, and Caleb Brewer. A service to celebrate Jackie’s life will be held Saturday, March 26 at 2:00 PM at Grace Bible Church in Mena with Dr. Lamar Austin officiating with Internment following at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Mena. Visitation will be held Friday, March 25 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.