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Jacqueline E. Wilbanks Ph.D.

1939 - 2020

Jacqueline Wilbanks Obituary

Jacqueline (Jaci) E. Wilbanks, Ph.D.

age 81 of Green passed away September 29, 2020 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in Canton on April 16, 1939 to the late Howard Dillon and Delores (Marks) Dillon. Jaci taught in the Canton City School System at Gibbs Elementary, Crenshaw Jr. High, and McKinley Sr. High School for 30 years. She earned her Bachelor and Masters Degrees from Kent State University and a Doctorate in Education from The University of Akron. After retiring from Canton City Schools she became Certification/Li censure Coordinator for the Office of Student Services at The University of Akron, College of Education.

In addition to her parents, Jaci was preceded in death by her husband Damon Barry Wilbanks. She is survived by her longtime friend and caregiver, Susan Hughes, sons Bret (New Mexico) and Brad (Iowa), granddaughter Deanna (Mark) Keenan, and other grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

At Jaci's request she was cremated and there will be no services. A celebration of her life will be held at a future time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jaci's name may be made to Rose's Rescue, P.O. Box 33, Rootstown, OH 44272.

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Published by The Repository on Oct. 25, 2020.

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Bret Wilbanks

April 29, 2023

My favorite Person in the World. I cherish the years I had with her. May she RIP in eternal Light

Bret
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Brad Wilbanks

March 7, 2021

She was my mom, and the finest person I ever knew. I miss you.

Kim Beyer

October 27, 2020

I was so sorry to hear of Jaci's passing. She and I worked at the University of Akron together; I was in the Career Center at the time and she was in the College of Education. She was a lovely lady and did so many wonderful things for students, faculty, and staff during her years on campus. I enjoyed knowing her over the years and saw her a few times after she had retired.

My sympathies to her family and friends. Cherish the memories you shared together and hold them dear to your hearts as they will bring you comfort over the years.

Martha Ritchey

October 25, 2020

My favorite teacher growing up in the 60's a beautiful person..

DENNIS D ELLENBERGER

October 25, 2020

My favorite teacher ever !!! She was my home room teacher at Gibbs Elementary school in the 6TH grade as Miss Dillon and also in the 7TH grade as Mrs. Wilbanks. She was as compassionate and understanding as she was pretty. Never will forget her. May her memory be eternal.

Kim (Nibick) Moneypenny

October 25, 2020

So sorry for your loss. I had Jaci as a teacher at McKinley in the late seventies. She will be missed.

Franklin Fewell

October 25, 2020

So sorry to hear. A great lady, had her as a teacher at Crenshaw Jr High and McKinley Sr High. Rest in Peace.

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