Thursday, October 1, 2026
Jackquelin Jean “J.J.” Budny Mainord died Nov. 6, 2024.
A remembrance service will be held at Acton United Methodist Church, 3433 Fall Creek Highway in Acton at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. Officiating will be Dawne McAlphine.
Donations may be made to Acton United Methodist, 3433 Fall Creek Highway, Acton, Texas 76049 for Rancho Brazos or Forward Training Center.
J.J. was born Oct. 28, 1938 in South Bend, Indiana, where she graduated from New Carlisle High School. She attained a B.S. in education from Ball State University and a master’s degree in education from Washburn University.
She was a teacher, beloved by her students in California, Virginia, Hawaii, Alaska, Texas, Germany and Okinawa. While in Okinawa she married Air Force Capt. Bill Mainord. When Bill retired, they settled in Granbury.
J.J. was a planner, organizer and a "go getter" in the following organizations: Chamber of Commerce, HOST program, Baccus School, Brazos Pregnancy Clinic, CWJC, Child Protective Services, Operations School Supplies, Mission Granbury, United Way Hood County Library, Kids Summer program, Habitat for Hood County, Woman's Wednesday Club and Leadership Granbury.
As a member of Acton United Methodist Church she was president of United Methodist Women, chairman of Adult Ministries and Administrative Council and worked as a greeter, usher and in the welcome center. She served on mission trips to UMCOR, Louisiana, Red Bird, Kentucky and Casa de Hagar in Mexico. One of her most prized experiences was the Walk to Emmaus where she served as a lay leader, treasurer and a board representative. Mrs. Mainord was a Sunday school teacher, reader for the Wednesday Kids Program, taught Vacation Bible School at Rancho Brazos and served on the board.
J.J. had a passion for theater. While at Andrews AFB she organized and participated in 11 productions of the Officers Wives Club. She was a season ticket holder at the Granbury Opera House, was usher chairman for 11 years and Opera Guild president for three years. She also acted in 10 productions at the Opera House. She was master of ceremonies at Acton Star Search for six years. She modeled in annual fashion shows over the years for various organizations and more recently, at a charity event as a survivor of breast cancer.
J.J. lived a full life and never missed an opportunity to help out or step up when needed. She will be greatly missed in this world, but heaven rejoices.
She is survived by daughter Sharman Allen; son-in-law Jim Allen; grandsons Jordan and Daniel; brothers Skip Budny and Rick Budny; step-brothers Pat Glon and James Glon; nephews Jeff Budny, Brent Budny and Mark Mainord; as well as nieces, nephews , great-nieces, grea- nephews and a multitude of treasured friends worldwide.
