Jeanette E. Allender, of Arlington, Texas, formerly of Irving, Texas, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00pm Friday, March 18, 2022 at Skyvue Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 10:00am Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Skyvue Funeral Home.
Burial: A private family burial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations please be made to specialolympics.org in honor of Jeanette
Jeanette was born on September 27, 1951 in Manhattan, New York to Roger J. Vega and Elsa Vega (Fernandez). She eventually moved to Irving, Texas where she married Thomas Allender on February 26, 1972. Jeanette was a teacher for Irving ISD from 1980-1986, Dallas ISD from 1986-2008 and went back to school to complete her Master of Education at Texas Women’s University in 1995.
In her free time, she enjoyed sewing, knitting and crafts. Jeanette was a very caring woman who will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved her.
She is preceded in death by her father, Roger Vega; mother, Elsa Vega.
Jeanette is survived by her loving husband, Thomas B. Allender Jr.; daughters and their spouses, Renee and Rodney Dittmar of Dallas, Texas, Nicole and Mike Thomas of Arlington, Texas; brother, Ronald J. Vega of Hendersonville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Amanda Dittmar, Ian Dittmar, Addyson Thomas and Rebekah Dittmar; many cousins, extended family members and friends.
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Darrell Sekin
Such a lovely person. I believe it was an English class and maybe history that we had together. Jeanette was always so bubbly and friendly. I had the opportunity to work with her on the 50 yr. reunion and she was her usual bubbly self and a real go getter. Had the opportunity to spend a little time with she and Tommy working on the reunion. Such a great couple. My prayers are with the family.
Marilyn Parma (Fulbright)
Jeanette and I worked on several reunions together. She is a very nice, sweet wonderful person, mother and wife. We shared friendships in high school and I know she had a wonderful marriage and family. I will miss working on the next reunion with her. God bless her husband, Tommy, her family and children. Marilyn
Kim Kimberl (Campbell)
Jeanette was always smiling, I cannot remember a time she was as ever down or sad🙏🏻 Prayers for her family, may she Rest In Peace🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Jerry Hatridge
I worked with Jeanette on our recent reunions. She was always happy, smiling and willing to do anything to help. Jeanette's family and friends are in my prayers.
Stacey Martin
I did not meet Jeanette until the 40th-50th reunion plannings and the 1st Saturday lunches that came from those meetings. She impressed me as a fireball with such a beautiful love story with Tommy. Her contributions were immeasurable and her spirit inimitable. Sweet blessings upon her family. I will always see her infectious smile!