Jacqueline Carol Keller, 76, of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina passed away on February 24, 2019. She was the only daughter of Francis (Wieczorek) and Edwin Blide born on June 24, 1942.
Jackie was preceded in death by her brother, Ed Blide; her mother, Francis (Wieczorek) Blide; and her father, Edwin Blide.
A military honors service will be held for Bill and Jackie on November 17, 2023 at 2 pm at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois.
Jackie was a devoted homemaker who is truly missed by her three children; William (Heather) Keller, Kelly (Greg) Wallace, and Brett (Kari) Keller. Jackie was also a great blessing to her five grandchildren; Sarah, Mackenzie, and Max Wallace; and Liam and Clint Keller.
Jackie graduated from Bloom High School in 1960. Jackie enrolled in community college and worked at Aurelio’s pizza. In November of 1963, she married Bill and created a lovely home for her family.
Jackie often volunteered at the Humane Society and saved the lives of many cats and dogs by giving them a home. Over the years she was involved in several churches and made many dear friends while growing her faith. She organized prayer groups and bible studies to lead others to a deeper faith. A lover of sports with boundless energy, she coached youth softball and led the local softball organization. She and Bill joined volleyball leagues and enjoyed Karate together. She enjoyed her green house and gardens on almost an acre of land while raising her children in Homewood, Illinois. In the early 1980s she worked for Wayne Paint which propelled her into starting her own interior design company for several years. She also had an interest in architecture, so she enrolled in classes to gain a better understanding. The 1990s move to North Carolina meant many hours spent caring for her grandsons and endless hours in her garden at her home in Ocean Ridge Plantation. She loved animals, antiquing, and anything shabby chic. She loved giving old furniture a new life but most of all she loved preaching the gospel of a new life in Jesus Christ.
All who knew her well, know she is happily rejoicing at the feet of our Father in heaven.
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