Jacqueline Barbara Leiby

Jacqueline Barbara Leiby obituary, Charlotte, MI

Jacqueline Barbara Leiby

Jacqueline Leiby Obituary

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Jacqueline (Jackie) Barbara Leiby, a faithful woman who knew how to light up a room and make others laugh, died Friday, August 16, 2024. Jackie, 60, of Norton Shores was born June 1, 1964 in Lansing to Gerald E. and Nancy L. (Bonner) Leiby. Jackie was a 1982 graduate of Charlotte High School. After high school she attended cosmetology school and then later nursing school. Growing up in Charlotte, she had the honor of being crowned Charlotte Frontier's Day Queen in 1989. Jackie's career included working as a nurse as a home health care nurse and a hospice nurse.
Jackie was quick to make friends and enjoyed being out with them. She loved to help others and always welcomed them into her family. Being an avid runner, she ran many 5Ks. Jackie had many interests which included being a Green Bay Packers fan, enjoying dancing and listening to music, going to the beach and attending church. She was always busy doing numerous things. Jackie was so proud of her daughter, Brooke, and did everything she could to be supportive of her.
Jackie is survived by her children, Jen (Meghan Reese) Sherman, Eric (Chau Hoang) Sherman, Brooke (Jaren) Scoggins, Ashley (Eric) Bailey, and James (Manar) Fox; two grandchildren, Atticus and Aero; siblings, Donald (Stacy) Leiby, Mark (Rebecca) Leiby, Theresa (Keith) Windes, Robert (Jeri) Leiby, Missy Peterson, and Tammy (Mark) Mitchell; her best friends, Teresa Redfield and Tammy Telfer, and her dog, Luke. She was predeceased by her parents and brother-in-law, Chris Peterson.
Friends are encouraged to support Jackie's family by attending services or sharing memories on her Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation is Monday, August 26, 2024, from 12 - 2 p.m., at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Memorial services are Monday, August 26, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Rev. Les Wiseman officiating. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the family to assist with funeral expenses made payable to Pray Funeral Home. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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Pray Funeral Home, Inc.

401 W. Seminary St., Charlotte, MI 48813

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