ZIGLAR, Jean "The Redhead" Jean Abernathy Ziglar of Plano, Texas passed away July 27, 2018, at the age of 90. She was born May 1, 1928, to Thomas Benjamin Abernathy and Ethel (Baskett) Abernathy in Jackson, Mississippi. Jean married Hilary Hinton "Zig" Ziglar on November 26, 1946, in Columbia, South Carolina. She was a faithful member of Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas. Jean, affectionately known as the Redhead, is survived by her children, Cindy Ziglar Oates of Southlake, Texas, Julie Ziglar Norman of Alvord, Texas, and Tom Ziglar and wife, Chachis of Plano, Texas; grandchildren, Alexandra Ziglar, Katherine Lemons, Elizabeth Witmeyer, DeDe Galindo, Jim Norman, Jenni Haecker, and Amey Fair; 12 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; beloved friend, Laurie Magers of Carrollton, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zig Ziglar, daughter, Suzan Ziglar Witmeyer, great-granddaughter, Phoebe Lucille Fair, her parents, her brother, Tom Abernathy, and sisters, Betty Wheelis and Eurie Abernathy.The genuine love and concern the Redhead showed for everyone she was blessed to meet reflected the radiant love of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She touched thousands of lives with her thoughtful kindness, heartfelt hugs and joyous laughter. She was incredibly proud and grateful for her children, grandchildren, and entire family and never missed a chance to tell them so. Her greatest role in life was telling people about her Jesus, followed closely by her love for, belief in, and support of her husband Zig Ziglar who touched millions of lives through his speaking, audio recordings, and books. The world would never have heard of Zig Ziglar if it hadn't been for the Redhead. Jean Ziglar will forever be the Legend behind the Legacy of Zig Ziglar. The family will receive friends during a visitation on Wednesday, August 2, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas. Interment will be held at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen, Texas. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 2, 2018 at the chapel of Prestonwood Baptist Church, 6801 West Park Blvd, Plano, Texas 75093 with Dr. Jack Graham officiating. Memorials may be made to https://ywamtyler.org/funddonation?uid=97c17b17-babb-4ac0-a9a9-a6d66753bf96. To convey condolences and sign an online registry, please visit TJMFuneral.com.

Published in Dallas Morning News on July 31, 2018