Jane Marshall Brister, 88, of Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Nacogdoches, with Pastor Kallie Pitcock officiating. Visitation was held at Westminster Presbyterian Church from 1-2 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. Interment followed at Sunset Memorial Park in Nacogdoches.
Jane was born on December 17, 1937 in Poplarville, Mississippi. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Mississippi College and her master’s degree from the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). A lifelong educator, Jane dedicated 35 years of her life to public education, serving as a school counselor in Brownwood, Greenville, and Nacogdoches, Texas. Throughout her career, she devoted herself to the guidance, encouragement, and wellbeing of countless students. Her commitment to helping young people learn, grow, and succeed reflected her passion for education and her dedication to making a difference in the lives of others.
Jane was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. In addition to her career in education, she was an author, having written two books, “Doc: The Legacy of Dr. H.B. Cowart” and “It’s a Mystery: God Is Outside All Our Boxes.” Her love of learning and writing extended beyond the classroom and reflected her thoughtful nature.
Jane was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Dr. Frank L. Brister Jr. She is survived by her sons, Frank L. Brister III and wife Melanie of Livingston, Texas, and Ben Brister and wife Nikki of Ozark, Missouri; her grandchildren, Joshua Benjamin Brister, Marshall Dean Brister, Jeffrey Dane Brister, Ansleigh Jeaniece Brister, Merek Anthony Brister, and Jesse Lee Brister; and her great-grandchildren, Chevy Brister, Ivy Brister, and Kara Brister. Jane’s legacy of dedication to education, love of learning, and devotion to her family will be remembered and cherished by those whose lives she touched.
