Jacquelyn Lindsey Hull

Jacquelyn Lindsey Hull, former business owner and longtime resident of McAllen, Texas, passed away on March 4, 2025, in Live Oak, Texas. She was born on April 6, 1936, in Lawrence County, Tennessee, to F.D. (Jack) Lindsey and Esther Prosser Lindsey. Jacque graduated from Lawrence County High School in Tennessee in 1954. She married her high school sweetheart, Edward L. Hendrix of the U.S. Air Force, and together they traveled across the world, living in California, Alaska, and Germany before returning to San Antonio, Texas, in 1966. Their marriage ended amicably, and she remained in San Antonio to raise her children. A fierce advocate for change, Jacque was honored with the prestigious “Giraffe Award” from Quest Magazine, a national recognition for individuals who “stick their necks out” for important causes. After experiencing multiple miscarriages and a stillborn child, she began the adoption process for her son, Todd. She fought against outdated adoption laws by launching a letter-writing campaign to federal and state officials and successfully fought for change. Later, after relocating to California, she sought to adopt Toni from Korea, only to discover that the Korean adoption quota had been filled. Unwilling to accept this barrier, she reached out to Senators Estes Kefauver (Tennessee) and Lyndon B. Johnson (Texas) and successfully lobbied for an increase in the quota for children. While stationed in Germany, she welcomed her third child, Teri, into the world. As a single mother raising three children, Jacque worked at Montgomery Ward, where she met Fred R. Hull—who, as she fondly put it, began “dating her children” first. He took them to father-daughter dances, assisted with scouting projects, and even took the family to the 1968 World’s Fair, attending every single day. Jacque described him as “a born father,” and on August 24, 1968, they were married. In 1972, the family moved to McAllen, Texas, where Fred was instrumental in building El Centro Mall (now Pharr Town Center) and served as General Manager of the Pharr Montgomery Ward store. Together, Jacque and Fred were active members of the Pharr and McAllen Chambers of Commerce, the McAllen Economic Development Board, and the McAllen Spring Fiesta. Their deep faith led them to St. John’s Episcopal Church in McAllen, where they became actively involved. Jacque served on the vestry, participated in the Women of St. John’s, and, alongside Fred, helped implement the Brown Bag program and the Marriage Encounter program. In 1977, she played a key role in establishing St. John’s Episcopal Day Care, which later became part of St. John’s Episcopal Day School. In 1981, Jacque and her dear friend, Linda Sager, opened Jac-Lin’s Balloons, a business specializing in balloon decorations and unique costumed deliveries—including singing clowns, a French maid, Santa Claus, a gorilla, and even a “Kissing Bandit.” As the business evolved, she expanded into floral arrangements, renaming it Jac-Lin’s Florist & Gift Store. She provided flowers for churches, weddings, civic events, and funerals, but her greatest joy came from working with brides as a wedding consultant. Jacque was also a passionate supporter of the McAllen Art Walk from its inception, often displaying local artists’ work in her shop. She is survived by her brother, Jonathan L. Lindsey (Rita) of Leoma, TN; her children, Toni D. Hans (Kenneth) of Schertz, TX; J. Todd Hull (Cindy) of Universal City, TX; Teri G. Wells of Schertz, TX; and stepson Sean Hull-Hill of Austin, TX. She also leaves behind eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Esther Lindsey; her sisters, Angela Williams and Patricia Jordan; her infant daughter, Lucille Lin Hendrix; her beloved husband, Fred R. Hull; and great-grandchildren Jack D. Simmons and Isabel L. Hans. A memorial service will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church in McAllen, TX, on May 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John’s Episcopal Day School in her memory.

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Jacquelyn Lindsey Hull

March 4, 2025