Jacqueline “Jackie” Ruth McCracken passed away on September 27, 2025 at the age of 79. Jackie was born on August 6, 1946. She was a loyal member of the Lone Oak High School class of 1964, maintaining lifelong friendships that were a testament to her genuine love for her classmates as well as her kind-hearted nature.
Jackie was committed to lifelong learning and personal growth, having graduated from Murray State University with a Bachelor of Science. Her professional career was marked by her dedicated service at Pulmo-dose Medical Supplies in Murray. Jackie's work ethic and tenacity took her on an adventurous stint working on the northern slopes of Alaska, a period of her life she remembered fondly.
Beyond her professional achievements, Jackie was a woman of diverse talents and interests. Her love for music knew no bounds, spanning from the classic rock of Bob Seger to the contemporary beats of Bruno Mars. Jackie’s passion for the arts was evident in her beautiful paintings and exquisitely crafted stained glass. Moreover, her skills in sewing and quilting brought comfort and joy to many, as she created masterpieces threaded with love.
One of Jackie’s greatest joys was delving into the past through her love of antiques. She could often be found browsing antique shops, her eyes alight with the stories each piece could tell. Her excursions were not just about what she could buy, but about connecting to history and preserving it through her cherished finds.
Her devotion to her family was evident in the way she lived her life and connected with her community, sharing love and compassion at every opportunity.
Jacqueline Ruth McCracken is survived by her daughter, Marrisa Dashay (Greg) Turner of Paducah, Kentucky; her son, Ronald Keith (Bonnie) Sabado of Cheyenne, Wyoming; one sister, Pamela Jean Mathis of Gilbertsville, Kentucky; one brother, William Douglas (Linda) Hillyer of Independence, Kentucky; three grandchildren, Dallyn (Hannah) Turner of Paducah, Kentucky, Tarryn (Jace) Story of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, and Shiela Grimm of Cheyenne, Wyoming; two great-grandchildren, Hudson Grimm and Estelle Jade Turner; and her loving dog, Sassy.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Hillyer; her mother, Ruth Gardner Dacus; and her brother-in-law, Mitchell Mathis.
Visitation will be held at 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. on Friday, October 3, 2025 at the Milner and Orr Funeral Home of Paducah. A memorial service will follow directly, beginning at 1 P.M. with Rev. Jamie Eubanks officiating.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of gifts to the Marshall County Humane Society, 6301 US-68, Benton, Kentucky 42025.
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