Jeannette Marie DeSoto Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Jeannette Marie DeSoto in Tyler, Texas, born in Lynn, Massachusetts, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 2, 2026 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Pacific Despres and Emerise Despres; her sons, Gary Taylor and Michael Taylor; her grandson David Taylor; and her brothers, Norman Despres and Raymond Despres.
She is survived by: her husband Charles DeSoto; her children, Eddie Taylor (Claire), Bruce DeSoto (Lindsey) and Debbie Worley (Victor); her grandchildren, Shannon Burton (Sam), Jennifer Guajardo (Eric), Michael Tate, Adam DeSoto, Sarah DeSoto, Jason Taylor, Bethany Taylor, Michael Taylor (Julie), Matthew Taylor, Robert Worley (MaryGrace) and Victoria Worley; her great grandchildren, Alexis Smith (Bryce), Addison Burton, Trey Burton, Levi Guajardo, Judah Guajardo, Alice Taylor and Edward Taylor; her great great grandchildren, Kinsley Burton and Emilee Burton; her sisters, Doris Pandolph (Joe) and Stella Peterson (John); and her sister-in-law Mary Despres. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A funeral service was held on Thursday, January 8th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Friday, January 9th 2026 at 10:30 AM.
