Person of the Week

Jackie Lawson, 65

by Amanda Spears,

Reporter

I got a call on December 29, 2022 nominating Jackie Lawson for her heroic role that morning before daylight! When I called Jackie to set up a meeting time, she said I'm no hero, I did what I think anyone whould do. She went on to say she is humbled to say the least. Hope you all enjoy getting to know her!

Q.) Can you tell me why you feel you were nominated for person of the week?

A.) Because someone thought I was deserving because I woke the Cramer family up when I saw their house on fire.

Q.) Where did you grow up?

A.) Right here in Hohenwald.

Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories?

A.) When my little brother Floyd Sealey was being born. I was 8 years old.

Q.) What did you want to be as a kid? What did you actually become?

A.) I always wanted to be a secretary, and that's what I became. I worked at the courthouse ,then for the late Bill Townsend and now for the state of Tennessee at the child support office.

Q.) Who was/is your biggest role model?

A.) My mother - she was mine and Floyd's rock!

Q.) What are some of your favorite hobbies/how do you like to spend your free time?

A.) I enjoy watching game shows. That's my favorite hobby.

Q.) If you could go anywhere, in or out of the states, where would it be? Why?

A.) I would love to see Hawaii. You know when you see pictures, it's so beautiful. I would love to see it for myself. I think it would be amazing to see.

Q.) What is your favorite song?

A.) Where the roses never fade.

Q.) What is one of your favorite things about living in Hoheneald?

A.) How everyone knows everyone. We are getting so many new people here so some we don't know. Also everyone knows me because of my parents.

Q.) What is your favorite time of year? Why?

A.) Spring time. Everything is blooming and that makes people happy.

Q.) What is something you enjoy doing to de-stress?

A.) Talking to my work family. They help me de-stress.

Q.) What do you enjoy most about your job?

A.) Helping the parents to get child support so they have that support to help them care for the child's needs.

Q.) Do you have a nick name?

A.) Hootie Pole. My daddy has called me that all my life. I don't know why or where it come from.

Q.) Is there any life advice you could give to our readers?

A.) Appreciate every moment you have with your family because you can't get it back.

Q.) Is there anything you would like to add that my questions may not have touched on?

A.) I am so very humbled, but I am no hero or I don't feel I am. I am so thankful that I, along with the man that called 911 and blowed his horn, got someone up. We did what we needed to do to get the Cramer family out of that house to safety.