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General Electric
Corporate Match
Undisclosed Amount
Mar 10, 2016
Shirley Lee
In Honor of Ellis Temple Baptism
$50
Feb 28, 2016
Diane
Kelley
$20.08
Feb 28, 2016
Deborah
Harper
$100
Feb 28, 2016
Ellen Williams
In Honor of Maggie Bailey
$75
Feb 28, 2016
Ben Satyshur
In Memory of Jackelyn K. & Christopher B
$250
Feb 27, 2016
Scott
Temple
$93.14
Feb 25, 2016
Anonymous
$50
Feb 25, 2016
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Delta Rho
$500
Feb 25, 2016
Anonymous
$250
Feb 25, 2016
Anonymous
$250
Feb 25, 2016
Katherine
Rutledge
Undisclosed Amount
Feb 25, 2016
Robert
Lenihan
Undisclosed Amount
Feb 25, 2016
Joann Garrett
In Memory of Jackelyn K.
$93.14
Feb 25, 2016
Jessica Weaks
In Memory of Jackie & Chris
Undisclosed Amount
Feb 24, 2016
Anonymous
$93.14
Feb 24, 2016
Ashley
Cohron
$50
Feb 23, 2016
The Atlanta
Ole Miss Club
$1,500
Feb 22, 2016
Ashley
Davis
$20.08
Feb 21, 2016
sally gersten
In Memory of Jackie and Chris
$100
Feb 20, 2016
Bobby
Meinhold
Undisclosed Amount
Feb 19, 2016
Lightbeings
Living
$796.50
Feb 18, 2016
Taylor
Savage
$100
Feb 17, 2016
Laura
Wolfarth
$292
Feb 17, 2016
Nancy P Edmunds
In Memory of for Byrd Memorial Scholarsh
Undisclosed Amount
Feb 17, 2016
$20.08
A Year to Remember!
Like many students, Chris and Jackie met at their college home -- in their case, Ole Miss -- and began dating in 2008. Their love story will continue to live on in the hearts of their friends and family members.
$93.14
A Magical Engagement!
On 9.3.14, Chris and Jackie enjoyed a trip to his family's beach house in South Carolina. In this romantic setting, Chris asked that special question -- "Will you marry me?" -- and gave Jackie a gorgeous engagement ring he had designed for her. She said, "Yes!"
$114
Roosters!
During his college years, Chris worked at Roosters, a restaurant and bar located at 114 Courthouse Square in Oxford. You could find Jackie and her friends there most nights waiting for Chris to complete his shift, so they could all enjoy some time together out on the Square.
$292
The House on Windsor!
In January 2015, Jackie and Chris realized a dream many couples share: They bought their first home together and started filling it with wonderful memories. Their "home sweet home" bore the house number 292.
$500
HOTTY TODDY!
Between the two avid Ole Miss fans, Chris and Jackie likely yelled "Hotty Toddy" at least 500 times in a single football season. They cherished the exceptional experiences they enjoyed as students and truly loved being part of the Ole Miss Family.
$1,017
Love Byrds!
On 10.17, Jackie and Chris would have celebrated their wedding day -- a date that will forever be sacred to their family and friends. This couple's passion for life and adoration for each other will always give the people closest to them a reason to celebrate.
$1,493
Honeymoon in Antigua!
Chris and Jackie had planned to honeymoon in Antigua, which was named by Christopher Columbus in 1493. The two looked forward to relaxing on this beautiful island as the first stop on their journey of happily ever after.
$1,905
The Basilica of St. Lawrence!
The couple would have been married in the Basilica of St. Lawrence in Asheville, North Carolina. Construction on the magnificent basilica was completed in 1905, and it was a sacred place treasured by both Jackie and Chris.
$5,000
GO MAGGIE GO!
Jackie's sister-in-law, Maggie Bailey, is honoring the lives of Jackie and Chris -- who were not only her family members but also her best friends. With every courageous step she takes in this half marathon Feb. 28, she'll be holding the couple in her heart. We are all rooting for you, Maggie!