Weatherford, Texas - Nell Guinn Jernigan Cain

WEATHERFORD — Mrs. Nell Guinn Jernigan Cain, age 98, went to her eternal home Thursday morning, February 6, 2025 in Weatherford, Texas. She was the youngest of nine children born on August 29, 1926, in Woodson, Throckmorton, County, Texas to Emmett Lafeyette (Pat) Jernigan and Lela Pierce Jernigan.

Nell, affectionately known to family as Tutti, is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Hoyt Thomas (H.T.) Cain Jr. as well as her parents Pat and Lela Jernigan, in-laws Nanny Francis Pickerell Cain and Hoyt Thomas Cain Sr. siblings: JB (Jake) Jernigan, Effie Inez Jernigan Downing, Emmett Lee (EL) Jernigan, Vernon Hubert (Slick) Jernigan, Wayland Whitney (Heavy) Jernigan, Carmen Eudine Jernigan Haws, Thelma Eloise (Ella) Jernigan Stiles, and Mary Frances Jernigan Stapleton, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Nell is survived by her two sons, Gary Cain of Weatherford and Tommy Cain and daughter-in

-law Judy Nuss Cain of Weatherford, grandchildren Chris Cain and wife Tammie of Weather-ford, Shelby Cain of Benbrook, Kristin Cain of California, Alan Cain and wife Tracy of Pleasanton, and Lisa Wrinkle and husband Jason of Baird, great grandchildren Cody Rodriguez and wife Kristen, Reagan Elmore and husband Brandon, Connor Pady, Montgomery Cain, Logan Wrinkle and Lindy Wrinkle, and great-great grandchildren Rhye, Remi & Behr Elmore, and Ariana White along with numerous nieces and nephews.

After moving to Monahans from Woodson, Nell graduated high school in 1943 and met her husband H.T. Cain at Pyote (Rattlesnake) Air Force Base in Pyote, Texas. The couple married on May 15,1945 at the Monahans Church of Christ, Ward County, Texas. Shortly after marrying, they moved to Fort Worth, Texas where H.T. began work at General Dynamics, and Nell began her long, successful career in clothing sales, working first at Lullaby Lane children's clothing and then at Neiman Marcus where she worked for over 20 years and received the Golden Stallion Award for sales. After retirement, Nell and her husband enjoyed traveling around the country in their RV and worked along the way managing RV parks in Texas and California. After returning to Fort Worth, they began working and living at The Palm House, a senior living community. After H.T. passed away Nell married a second time to Charles Winters, a high school friend. After Charles's death, Nell moved to Weatherford where she spent the remainder of her life near her children and grandchildren.

Nell was active in the Arlington Heights Church of Christ and Western Hills Church of Christ as well as several other congregations throughout her life. Nell loved the Lord and devoted her life to spreading the good news about our savior Jesus Christ. She loved to travel with family and friends and enjoyed hosting family gatherings in her immaculate homes. Nell found joy in preparing her famous chicken and dumplings, strawberry cake, and divinity candy (all favorite family recipes) for her children and grandchildren as well as playing games like Canasta and 42 with her husband and friends. She had a long heritage in Texas and was a member of The Daughter's of the Republic of Texas.

Nell was a devoted mother and later a cherished grandmother and great grandmother who's joyous and giving heart made her a blessing to all who knew her. Nell will be remembered for her genuine and loving spirit and way of making others feel special, her elegant appearance, fierce independence, sweet smile, young-at-heart quality and sense of humor, and deep love for her family. She had a knack for finding joy in the little things of life like a scoop of vanilla ice cream from Braum's or a Godiva chocolate.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm on February 22, 2025, at Greenwood Funeral Home Independence Chapel at Greenwood Memorial Park (3100 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, TX) with Pastor Bill Ivins (great nephew of Nell) officiating. Interment and a meal to follow. A visitation will be held before the service beginning at 11:00 am for those wishing to pay their respects and view the deceased before the funeral service.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to all the caregivers and medical personnel at College Park Rehabilitation and Care Center.