Jaqueline “Jackie” Babcock of Holiday, Ark., was born July 16, 1923 in Raytown, Mo., a daughter of Dewey and Maude Irene (Pitts) Young. She departed this life Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in Fayetteville, Ark., at age 92.
“Jackie” as she was known to everyone, grew up in Denver, Colo., graduated from Campion Academy and married her high school sweetheart. Her husband’s career as a professor of English brought them to Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich., where she raised her children. She was awarded both a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Art and Home Economics at MSU. Upon her husband Mert’s retirement, they migrated to Holiday Island, Ark., where she became an established real estate broker until her own retirement 20 years ago. Jackie was a tenacious Christian, leaving behind a legacy of good works and dear friends.
She is survived by her two children, Collin Babcock and wife, Kathleen McCune; daughter, Maudine Perkins and spouse, Michael; one grandson, Cailean Babcock; and four step-grandsons, Sean, Colin, Ryan and Patrick McKenzie, and a host of friends and loved ones.
Jackie was united in marriage to her devoted husband, Clarence Merton Babcock, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her parents, two brothers and a sister.
Memorial services will be held at 12 p.m., Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the First Southern Baptist Church on Dove Circle, Holiday Island, Arkansas.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.nelsonfuneral.com. © Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2016