Jacqueline Ruth Webb, 68, lovingly known as “Jackie”, died on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, her long struggle with MSA (Multiple Systems Atrophy) is now over and she can rest in peace.
Visitation: Jacqueline’s family will gather for a time of sharing and support on Monday, June 20, 2016 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend, Waco.
Jackie was born March 12, 1948 in Fort Hood, Killeen, Texas to the late Boyd and Mildred Ruth Campbell Whatley. The daughter of an Army soldier, Jackie and her three siblings lived on several different bases growing up. Jackie graduated high school when the family was stationed in Baumholder, Germany. Upon returning to the United States, Jackie attended McLennan County College and achieved her degree in nursing. She later taught nursing courses in Hill County. In her younger years, Jackie enjoyed riding motorcycles and she loved to dance. Jackie’s family enjoyed her cooking and she loved to do it for them. Jackie was diagnosed with MS at the young age of 43 years old and later MSA. She always strived to live life to the fullest that she could during her time spent at West Rest Haven Nursing Home in West; she developed very close relationships with many of the staff members and residents. Jackie is preceded in death by her parents, Boyd and Mildred Whatley and her grandmother, Mildred Rue Fortune.
Jackie leaves behind to cherish her memory her children, Mike Webb, Annette Maple and her husband James, Wesley Calvin Webb and his wife Cheryl; three siblings, Donald Whatley and his wife Barbara, Rosalind Steele and her husband Jerry, and Robert Whatley and his wife Donna; grandchildren, Ashlin Standerfer and her husband Brian, Dustin Webb, Brianna Webb, Zaylee Webb, Jessica Webb, Deven Scott, Dylan Shilling, Michaela Webb, Cassie Webb, Breanne Webb, J. J. Webb; great-grandchildren, Owen Standerfer and Olivia Standerfer; niece, Lisa Sonnenberg and her husband Larry; along with numerous other loving family members and friends.
The Webb family would like to offer a special thank you to the staff of West Rest Haven Nursing Home in West for their many years of love and care for Jackie.
Memorial donations in Jackie’s memory can be sent to the National Organization for Rare Disorders at www.raredisorders.org.
Contact Information:
Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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With sincerest sympathy to all of Jackie’s family. She was always so upbeat and loved people. May the spirit of the Lord bring peace and understanding to you all.
I love you so much! It’s so hard without you here. I miss you like crazy! But I’m so very happy that you are happy! Watch over us and let us know your near. Thank you for being the toughest woman I have ever met & thank you even more for being my Nanny! Love you bunches!!?
I’m real sorry to here about Jackie passing. She was a sweat heart and could always make me laugh. She loved every one and put up one hech of a fight against her illness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless. Jason Thomas and family.
My deapest sympathy to all of you especially Mike, Cheryl, and Wesley, this is something very hard to go through you have to trust in God and have faith to make it through. I know God is walking with you all as she is with him. God Bless!
My deepest sympathy to all of Jackie’s family, God has taken another Angel home, she will rest in peace now, my prayers are with each and everyone of yall. It is hard to let go of our love one’s but Jackie is in a far better place than we are God has taken over now. Peace be with the family. God Bless!
I love you Nanny Jack! Thank you for always spreading your love, smile, and sunshine on us always. Please look after my Ashlin, Brian, and beautiful grandbabies everyday. I’ll miss you always. You are now a beautiful angel in heaven and we will see you again! All my love.
Sorry for the family’s lost and may God be with the family through these tough times.
We will miss you Jackie. My 5-year old shed many tears when I told her you passed. You had a special place in our hearts. I enjoyed our last ‘polka dance’ June 9. I loved your smile and warm heart. Save me a dance in Heaven lovely lady.
My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult time. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I know it is hard losing her but maybe you can find comfort in knowing that she is smiling down on all of you. You know she will be watching over everyone. If nothing more than to keep everyone in line. ?
Jackie, I’ve known you since we were so young. We had so many good times together. Going to the rest home and seeing you all the time, we talked and laughed and you wanted me to do your hair pink and purple like mine. I’m sorry I did not find out until today that you had passed. I’m gonna miss seeing you. You will always be in my heart. I love you and I will see you again someday.
To Mike, Annette, Wesley, and all her grandchildren and family, Bob and Rosalind. I am so so sorry, had I known I would have been at the funeral. God Bless all of you and I love you all.
With heartfelt sympathy.