Teresa ‘Sue’ Jasper passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 79 years old. Sue was born on November 14, 1946, in Odessa to Charles V. Hamm and Edith Phelan Hamm. She grew up in Monahans and graduated in 1965 from Monahans High School. She went on to graduate with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education from Texas Tech.
A beloved educator, she began her career as an elementary school teacher, where her warmth, patience, and genuine care inspired generations of young students. She later served as an elementary school principal, leading with integrity, compassion, and a deep commitment to creating a positive learning environment for every child. She retired in June of 2005 to spend time with her family.
Sue found great joy in the simple beauties of life. She was an avid gardener who took immense pride in her beautiful flower garden, spending countless peaceful hours tending to her flowers and sharing their vibrant blooms with family and friends. She also had a deep affection for her beloved cats, who were cherished companions and brought her constant comfort and joy.
She is survived by her longtime companion, Paul Edgerton; her children, Jay Matthew Jackson, Greg Jackson (preceded her death) and Jennifer Leigh Shultz; her grandchildren, Allison Herhold and Kaden Herhold; and extended family.
Above all, she was a devoted partner to Paul, loving mother to Jay, Greg and Jennifer, caring grandmother to Allison and Kaden, and friend to many whose generous heart and gentle strength touched everyone around her.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Edith Prather, father, Charles Hamm, sister Ann McGill and her son, Greg Jackson.
Sue will be remembered for her radiant smile, her nurturing spirit, her dedication to education, and the way she made every person — and every creature — feel valued and cared for. Her legacy lives on in the lives she shaped through teaching and leadership, in the flowers that bloom each spring, in the purrs of the cats she loved, and in the values of compassion and strength she instilled in her family.
A celebration of life gathering will be held on Saturday, May 9 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Lake Ridge Chapel, 6025 82nd Street, Lubbock, Texas. Family and friends are invited to come and share stories, memories, and honor a life well lived.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Sue’s honor to a local animal shelter.
Celebration of Life In Care of Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers
Sue Pittman (McPeak-Hunt)
Paul Edgerton
I'll post a longer comment at a later date, but for now: How could I have got this lucky.! !.....wow, what a great lady!!
Edge
P.S. Thank you all so much for your support, caring and love through this difficult time. Reason we are the best class ever !
Janie White (Michalik)
Sue was a beautiful Lady inside and out. I am so very glad that she and Paul finally got together for almost 20 years. Sue was special-----she was kind to everyone. Paul, I know your heart is aching, it is such a great loss. I am just so happy that her last 20 years was with Paul. Heaven has received a special angel. Sue, we loved you and will miss you.
Binnie Relaford (Costantino)
Oh, Sue, I just hate that you have left us way too soon.
I have so many wonderful memories of growing up together. Sleepovers, Girl Scout adventures, Sunday School and passing notes while sitting on the back pew in church until we got busted one Sunday. I am sure Sara was there as well. My we had some fun times and a few not so fun.
You were one of the most beautiful people I have ever known. Not just beautiful on the outside, but on the inside as well. We all loved you.
By the way, you might run into my Nick. He will be the one conducting some kind of card game. But that is a story for another time.
Love you sweet friend. You did great.
Binnie
Glynda McDaniel (Roddy)
Sue was a special friend. She lived 1/2 block behind me. We were in Girl Scouts together & spent nights sleeping on a cot in my backyard stargazing. Her dad was strick when it came to the car. He checked mileage before she left🤦♀️ So after we pulled out she would back to the Dingo to see if anyone was there🤪 I was also with her in front yard when new guy in town passed by & stopped. It was Butch. She was smitten. I was staying with her when I got news my dad had cancer & I had to leave Monahans. So happy y'll found me & I got to attend reunions. I reconnected with Sue & thanks to facebook we did communicate some. The '65' class is unique. Wish we could all be at her memorial to share memories🥰
Anne Loftin (Ball)
Sue described her daughter Jen as fierce as Jen cared for her in her last days. When I told Jen how her mom described her, she said, “My mom is the reason I'm fierce! I got it from her.” Sue was fierce. She fiercely loved her family, Paul, her friends, her kitties and her country.
She was a compassionate teacher, assistant principal, and principal. She was whip-smart and brought her knowledge of child development and learning to bear alongside that compassion. She became an expert in developing literacy in children who had little access to the avenues to literacy. She took some hard hits. She lost a child and a husband. She came back because she was fierce.
She loved her home in Monahans and her friends from there. She was always a West Texas girl. She had a wicked sense of humor and would call you out if she saw anything disingenuous, self-serving or prissy. But it would be couched in her snarky humor and a huge dose of love. As her friend you always knew she would be in your corner no matter what, and that she would stand up for you, help you, love you through whatever. She was fierce that way.
She loved Paul. Together they created a life that included their children, grandchildren, and friends. And kitties. And raccoons. And possums. And Sue's flowers. They made space for each other, and allowed each other to be. It was a good 17 years.
When I saw her for the last time I told her that she was my tether to this world and I didn't know how to do this without her. Always understated, to the point, she said, “I'll be around.” She is. She is fierce, you know.