Very sad news in the blogosphere today -- long-time blogger Jackiesue Denney of YellowDog Granny has passed away at the age of 81. I was privileged to call her my friend and I will miss her tremendously.
On her blog, Jackiesue described herself as a "liberal pagan living in West, Texas. Yes. That West, Texas." She was a fearless hell-raiser and always spoke her mind, no matter the pushback or opposition. Her blog had the very best and very latest political memes skewering right-wing intolerance, discrimination, hate, politics and wrongdoings. She was a fierce and uncompromising supporter of all minorities, including the Black, Latino, Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities. Yet Jackiesue also had a fantastic sense of humour which was displayed regularly on her blog and in person.
Jackiesue was a tremendous volunteer in her community, driving for Meals on Wheels, organizing holiday parties and cooking special meals at the seniors' home, always ready to lend a helping hand. Jackiesue adored her family and doted on her great-grandchildren in particular, attending all their sporting events and being so proud of all their achievements.
Passionate about feminism, paganism and the Goddess, Jackiesue's favourite deity was the Norse Goddess Freya. I have no doubt that she is now sitting at Freya's right hand, feasting and carousing with the Valkyries and other warrior women in Freya's Hall.
No tribute to Jackiesue would be complete without noting her favourite word, used lavishly and in all possible situations --
I feel that the following meme, taken from her YellowDog Granny blog, serves as a fitting farewell on her behalf to all of the enemies, trolls, demons, haters and fascists she spent so much of her time fighting . . .
. . . just as I'm sure this other meme from her blog represents Jackiesue's parting invitation to us all to carry on her fire, spirit and audacity --
I should not be laughing, but I am at the memes. That word is my favourite also and I liberally use it. So much so that my 91 year old mother says to my kids, “And there’s that word, always has to be in there when she’s speaking “. Sending you condolences on the loss of your friend. Rita
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ReplyDeleteMy condolences Debs on the loss of your fellow blogger and friend. It's always sad to read of a loss in the blog community. Was she a member of the Anne Marie Fuck Yeah Society??? From reading about her, it could have been Anne Marie! Maybe the two are now meeting up?
ReplyDelete@ Mistress Maddie -- You're right, Jackiesue and Anne Marie were cut from the same cloth alright! If they team up in the Afterlife, LOOK OUT! They would get along great!
DeleteThat is a word I use often when really unhappy.... love all of those memes!
ReplyDelete...Debra, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. You are the perfect one to carry on the torch!
ReplyDelete@ Tom -- Oh, I'm not in Jackiesue's league, Tom. I can only aspire to such heights!
DeleteI remember reading some of her posts. She was my kind of people and she will be deeply missed I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great tribute to someone who sounds like a real dynamo.
ReplyDeleteA call to action,
ReplyDeleteSorry I never followed her blog. Some just slip past the radar. I remember you sharing the Fuck Off meme and I have it sitting on my desktop as inspiration and empowerment. Thinking of you and all those who knew her.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for yours and the blogosphere's loss. XO
ReplyDelete🥹 Oh no. My heart knew this was coming when Jackiesue told us in November that she couldn't be our light anymore, but it still hurts. Every Monday, I still hoped she would dump some memes from her stash. I never understood where she found them all, so funny and always helping us laugh at shitty politicians. Oh, how much she would have loved giving slaps these days! Thank you for letting me know and please know that you are not alone in your grief...many of us are here to lift you up. 💔
ReplyDeleteA fitting tribute, my friend. She would have loved it and probably asked why you didn't high light this or that. She was a stickler for perfection as I know first hand when she asked me to fix her blog when it was compromised a year ago. She was ever so happy when she got it back. I'm going to miss that cantankerous ol' bitch. She was a lot of fun, fuck!
ReplyDeleteI didn't follow her but that's a wonderful tribute. She sounds amazing.
ReplyDeletewe r sorry fur your loss ovva your furrend. that izza wun ov dee mumz faborite werdz too.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry that you lost a friend. My condolences to her friends and family.
ReplyDeleteYears ago on a motorcyle tour I visited her old home town in Yurp and sent her some uptodate photos. Always enjoyed her blog. I am in my 80s too now so I may follow her soon.
ReplyDeleteI used to get some jokes from her blog. I'll miss her.
ReplyDeleteOh, YellowDog Granny! She was the very definition of Salty! I wonder if she is Finding Out...
ReplyDeleteMy condolences, Debra. It's hard to lose a friend.
I had to rush through these fast as today I just happen to be in the library--and have to be careful what pops up on the screen--rather than at my computer at home. Sorry for the loss of your blogging friend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tribute. Your friend sounds like a wonderful person!
ReplyDeleteOh no! this is sad news indeed.Like Leanna, I'm going to "to miss that cantankerous ol' bitch.". Rest in power Jackiesue!
ReplyDeleteShe is such a character and respected individual
ReplyDeleteShe had a beautiful smile. Jayne
ReplyDeleteHello Debra, These days there are so few "good ones" out there that we can't afford to lose any. You have my sympathy for the loss of your friend, and I sense the general regret among most of the comments that we never got to know this amazing woman before it was too late.
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Jackiesue/Yellow Dog Granny's meme posts were always as funny and feisty as the lady herself! She will be missed.
ReplyDeleteOh Debra!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about her passing!
She'll be missed.
XOXO
Good on her for taking all her liberal fucks to West Texas of all places.
ReplyDeleteMay she Rest in Power.
Yes, this is sad news. I love her fucking spirit. Hugs to you my friend.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry that you lost your spirited friend, Debra! ❤️
ReplyDeleteI followed her for years and really sorry, but not surprised, to hear of her passing- from a gay fan in Western Massachusetts.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this. Maybe she will be in charge of well aimed devil rays. Or meteorites.
ReplyDeleteA fine tribute to a fine lady. Thanks, Debra
ReplyDeleteA very fine Tribute to a favorite Blogger who will be missed.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't seen her blog before. I can see why she was loved!
ReplyDeleteI genuinely felt sorry for such an inspirational woman left this world as from your words I see how tremendously she would do good for people in community.world needs such souls who don’t judge because of colour,race or gender!
ReplyDeleteI think your words do justice as condolence!
Sending hugs
You look amazing in the picture by the way ♥️
Very nice tribute to a wonderful woman!
ReplyDeleteSaw on another blog a mention about "a crazy old broad in Texas", checked out her blog and I was hooked. We became blogging friends and after we met, friends in real life. She will be missed by a lot of people!
You done good with this tribute. I found her blog about two years ago and loved her stuff.
ReplyDeleteNice tribute Deb...my condolences for your loss...
ReplyDeleteA very sweet tribute. I wish I had known about her blog. Sounds like my kind of people. I am sorry for your loss.
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Your friend sounds like a hoot and a half. I'm very sorry she's gone. May her energy and spirit live on. Huggs.
ReplyDeleteI’m so sorry for your loss even friends on the interweb can have a profound affect on our hearts and lives. She sounds like a warrior we will miss
ReplyDeleteRIP Jackie Sue. I wish I had known her, she seemed so nice.
ReplyDeleteSounds like your friend was a helluva gal.
ReplyDelete@ Arlene -- Thank you for your comment. Since you wrote that it was private, I have not published it. But just know that I read it and appreciated hearing from you.
ReplyDeleteOh no. Such sad news. I don't even know when I crossed paths with YDG but it feels like almost right from the beginning of my blogging days. Man oh man, Jackiesue was awesome. I am going to miss her. Thanks for sharing the news.
ReplyDeleteOh I loved her . She was telling us that she would be going away. Yellowdog granny helped me so many times.
ReplyDeleteVery very sorry for your loss. I use that word a lot too. Looks like I missed meeting a friend.
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