Tarkington - Jackson

Doris Tarkington and Cremer Jackson [Click to enlarge]

Doris Tarkington, formerly of Gideon, Mo., and Cremer Jackson of Kennett, were married on Thanksgiving Day at the home of the bride's daughter and son-in-law, Randy and Robbyn Jackson in Lake Wappapello, Mo., with close family friend Pastor Jeff Chandler of Jonesboro, Ark., officiating.

The bride wore a royal blue two piece suit with a flowing skirt and pearl jewelry. She carried a bouquet of red roses and white babies breath intertwined with Christmas ribbon.

The bride's grandchildren, Friedric, Sebastian, Xavier, and Anastasia Tarkington performed the processional and recessional music for the ceremony.

The bride was escorted by her older son, James Beau Tarkington, Jr., of Jonesboro.

Matron of honor was the bride's older daughter, Debi Damron, of Loveland, Colo. Ringbearer was Seth Pruitt, great-grandson of the bride. Carlee Pruitt and Ava Damron, great-granddaughters of the bride, were flower girls.

Beat man was the groom's son, Gary Jackson, of Bragg City, Mo.

The bride's younger son and daughter-in-law sang an original song.

The wedding cake was created by Robbyn Jackson and daughter, Janice Miler, granddaughter of the bride.

A Thanksgiving meal served as the wedding reception.

The couple reside in Kennett.