It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jackie Ann “Cissy” Closson of Austin, Texas, on October 7, 2025. Cissy was deeply loved by her family and friends and leaves behind a legacy of warmth, creativity, and devotion that will be cherished forever.

Born on November 17, 1954, in Anahuac, Texas, to Jack and Audrey Chambliss, Cissy grew up surrounded by love and faith. Though shy as a child, she blossomed into a woman of strength and great talent. She enjoyed playing tennis in high school and learned to sew from her paternal grandmother, eventually designing and making many of her favorite outfits. Cissy adored her parents and her brothers, Barney and Dan. The Chambliss family was dedicated to the First Baptist Church in Anahuac, and Cissy was proudly honored with a pin for 12 consecutive years of perfect attendance at Sunday school.

After graduating from Anahuac High School, Cissy pursued business studies at Baylor University before transferring to the University of Texas at Austin, where she graduated in 1976. She began her career at the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts as a computer programmer and dedicated nearly 30 years of service before retiring in 2005.

Cissy’s greatest joy and purpose in life came with the birth of her daughter, Macy. A devoted mother, Cissy poured her heart into raising Macy, creating an unbreakable bond filled with unconditional love, encouragement, and deep connection. Their relationship was one of profound closeness and mutual admiration. That same deep love extended to her grandsons, Jack and Drew, who absolutely adored their “Maw Maw” and brought her immense happiness.

Cissy shared nearly 30 years of marriage with Jeff Closson. Together, they raised Macy to be strong and independent and encouraged continued academic, personal, and professional growth. Though they eventually parted ways, their years together were filled with happy memories and success as outstanding parents.

Cissy was fortunate to find love again when she met Ken Roberts. Ken and Cissy enjoyed spending outdoor time at his property in Bastrop and with their boxer dogs in Cedar Park. Ken was a constant and loving presence during Cissy’s health struggles, lifting her spirits with his tireless care and entertaining storytelling.

Cissy was a woman of incredible talent and creativity. Her artistry touched many forms—quilting, painting, stained-glass mosaics, beadwork, and more. She cultivated the most beautiful yard in her neighborhood, lovingly tending her plants and even growing her own vegetables. Her deep love for her dogs, was well-known—friends often joked they wanted to be reincarnated as one of Cissy’s pampered pups. Cissy was also an impressive lifelong sharpshooter and took great joy in shooting shotguns with her friends at the “A Girl and A Gun” club. Her radiant smile and infectious spirit made her a joy to be around—when Cissy was having fun, everyone around her was, too.

Cissy lived a life filled with love, beauty, and joy. She will be deeply missed but forever remembered for her kindness, humor, strength, and creative soul.

She is survived by her husband Ken Roberts; daughter, Macy Douglas and son-in-law, John Douglas; grandsons, Jack and Drew Douglas; brother, Barney; aunt Bettye Epperson, cousins, Micki, Tammy, and Steve Harlow and Kathy Epperson; and many dear friends and extended family. Cissy was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Jack and Audrey Chambliss and brother, Dan Chambliss.

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