Post by Madhatter on Mar 20, 2014 11:06:10 GMT
A HIGHLY-RESPECTED and well-known former Atherstone landlady has passed away suddenly, aged 69.
Wendy Jackson, who ran the White Horse in Long Street for more than ten years, suffered a heart attack and died on Monday, March 17.
“She had a great personality,” said one of her sons, Dale. “People went to the White Horse because she was there, she had time for everybody.
“Often people would realise I was her son and it was amazing how many people knew her.
“The whole family is absolutely devastated, but the messages we’ve had have been overwhelming, and a real comfort.”
Born and bred in Atherstone, Wendy, whose maiden name was Bricknell, first lived in Lister Road with brothers Allen and Peter.
She married and later separated from Alan Jackson. She had three sons; Dale, Ian and Lee.
Her working life took in numerous firms including 3M, Upper Crust bakery and Triton Showers in Nuneaton, before she took on landlady duties at the White Horse.
Dale added: “Mum had always been involved at pubs working behind the bar, she worked every hour she could for me and my brothers, she was truly amazing.
“It was her dream to run a pub and she was great at it, really popular with the locals.
“She retired after many years at the pub, but she would go back from time to time to help out behind the bar.”
Chairman of Atherstone Darts and Dominoes League Graham Beale, also paid tribute.
He said: “Wendy was a member of our league and played dominoes for the Old Swan team. We were all shocked to hear the news of Wendy’s death and we had a minute’s silence before our games on Monday night.
“Wendy was a valued member who was well liked by everybody who knew her. She would always go round with the raffle book to raise money for our league.
“She was an ex-landlady of the White Horse pub in the town and was liked and respected by all her customers. She will be sadly missed from our league and also to everybody that knew her.”
Wendy’s granddaughter, Kimberley Jackson, said: “I love her so much, she was the type of nan who would let me come in when I wanted and tell my parents different.
“She would offer you more food after just eating a three-course dinner, she always wanted to make sure everyone was ok!
“We had such an amazing bond we could tell each other anything and would have our own little secrets which I will keep forever.”
Robyn Jackson, another of Wendy’s grandchildren, said: “She was the one of the best nans in the world!
“She was always ready to sit down and help me out with any problems I may have had, for those times I will treasure. Thanks to her I know more about my family history and we had a great laugh spending time with each other watching Ice Age. Those times were the best and unforgettable.”
Daughter-in-law Helen Jackson, said: “I would like to say that Wendy was the best mother-in law I could have ever asked for and I will miss her deeply.”
Funeral service starts at 3.45pm on Monday, March 31 at Nuneaton Crematorium, followed by a wake at The Legion, Market Square, from 5.30pm.
Read more: www.tamworthherald.co.uk/Tributes-paid-Atherstone-landlady-Wendy-Jackson/story-20829393-detail/story.html#ixzz2wV3jl5c6
Wendy Jackson, who ran the White Horse in Long Street for more than ten years, suffered a heart attack and died on Monday, March 17.
“She had a great personality,” said one of her sons, Dale. “People went to the White Horse because she was there, she had time for everybody.
“Often people would realise I was her son and it was amazing how many people knew her.
“The whole family is absolutely devastated, but the messages we’ve had have been overwhelming, and a real comfort.”
Born and bred in Atherstone, Wendy, whose maiden name was Bricknell, first lived in Lister Road with brothers Allen and Peter.
She married and later separated from Alan Jackson. She had three sons; Dale, Ian and Lee.
Her working life took in numerous firms including 3M, Upper Crust bakery and Triton Showers in Nuneaton, before she took on landlady duties at the White Horse.
Dale added: “Mum had always been involved at pubs working behind the bar, she worked every hour she could for me and my brothers, she was truly amazing.
“It was her dream to run a pub and she was great at it, really popular with the locals.
“She retired after many years at the pub, but she would go back from time to time to help out behind the bar.”
Chairman of Atherstone Darts and Dominoes League Graham Beale, also paid tribute.
He said: “Wendy was a member of our league and played dominoes for the Old Swan team. We were all shocked to hear the news of Wendy’s death and we had a minute’s silence before our games on Monday night.
“Wendy was a valued member who was well liked by everybody who knew her. She would always go round with the raffle book to raise money for our league.
“She was an ex-landlady of the White Horse pub in the town and was liked and respected by all her customers. She will be sadly missed from our league and also to everybody that knew her.”
Wendy’s granddaughter, Kimberley Jackson, said: “I love her so much, she was the type of nan who would let me come in when I wanted and tell my parents different.
“She would offer you more food after just eating a three-course dinner, she always wanted to make sure everyone was ok!
“We had such an amazing bond we could tell each other anything and would have our own little secrets which I will keep forever.”
Robyn Jackson, another of Wendy’s grandchildren, said: “She was the one of the best nans in the world!
“She was always ready to sit down and help me out with any problems I may have had, for those times I will treasure. Thanks to her I know more about my family history and we had a great laugh spending time with each other watching Ice Age. Those times were the best and unforgettable.”
Daughter-in-law Helen Jackson, said: “I would like to say that Wendy was the best mother-in law I could have ever asked for and I will miss her deeply.”
Funeral service starts at 3.45pm on Monday, March 31 at Nuneaton Crematorium, followed by a wake at The Legion, Market Square, from 5.30pm.
Read more: www.tamworthherald.co.uk/Tributes-paid-Atherstone-landlady-Wendy-Jackson/story-20829393-detail/story.html#ixzz2wV3jl5c6