Remembering Jacqueline McEntire: Reba's Mother's Memorable Cameo on 'Reba' and Her Musical Legacy
Reba McEntire's mother, Jacqueline McEntire, had a brief appearance on her daughter's sitcom, Reba, in 2005. In Season 4, Episode 17, titled "The Pageant of Grandmas," Jacqueline played the role of Grandma Lauren. The episode revolved around a beauty pageant for grandmothers, where both Reba and Barbra Jean wanted to participate, but only one could. The episode aired on April 8, 2005.
Reba shared a clip of her mother's cameo on social media in August 2024, expressing her excitement about the moment. Jacqueline McEntire's character had a memorable scene where she humorously assessed who the "hotter" grandmother was. Jacqueline, a singer herself, passed on her musical talents to her children but focused on teaching during her life. Reba initially planned to pursue a teaching career before her music career took off.
Jacqueline McEntire passed away in March 2020 at the age of 93 after battling cancer. Reba fondly remembered her mother's full and healthy life, stating that she was prepared for her passing. Reba honored her mother in a song titled "You Never Gave Up on Me," featured on her 2019 album, Stronger Than the Truth.