Jacquelyn Rose Flowers

Jacquelyn Flowers Obituary

Flowers, Jacquelyn Rose
87, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on June 18, 2014, after family members held a prayer circle around her bed and prayed for her. Born in 1927, she is survived by her loving husband Al of almost 64 years of marriage, her children David Flowers (Colleen) and Lynn Keeling (Mike), grandchildren, Travis Flowers (Ashley), Kelly Kovac (Jesse), Mollie Bailey (Leland), Kyle Flowers and Brad Keeling (Mariah), and 11 great grandchildren. Son Alan preceded her in death. Jackie is a St Luke's RN graduate with distinction who nursed polio victims in New York including boiling sheets during the polio epidemic. Jackie & Al came to Phoenix in 1950 as newlyweds. After getting established in Phoenix, Jackie was busy, she lobbied for children's rights by giving immunizations, educating on sickle cell anemia, lobbied for mandatory kindergartens, and lobbying for children's rights well into her seventies. Jackie helped start the Phoenix Crisis Nursery, she was Arizona's first Court appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for foster children; she and Al helped start Arizonans for Children who complement foster care. Jackie remains an Emeritus board member of Arizonans for Children. In 1997 she was awarded a Hon Kachina in honor of her volunteerism. Jackie was recognized in 2001 for 20 years of CASA mentoring. Jackie served as school nurse in three Arizona school districts. Jackie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved life and lived it fully every day. We love you mom, grandma, GGma, we will miss you! Join us to celebrate her life on Saturday, June 28, 2014. Visitation starts at 2pm and Services begin at 3pm at First Church, 1407 N 2nd Street (corner of Willetta and Second Street), Phoenix 85004, Al & Jackie's church since the 1950's. In lieu of flowers we request a donation to either Arizonan's for Children www.arizonansforchildren.org or 480-838-0085 or Arizonans for Children, 2435 E. La Jolla Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282, or Hospice of Valley (who gave her comfort in her last week) www.hov.org/donate or 602-530-6992 or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014-5656.

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Jun. 26 to Jun. 27, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Jacquelyn Flowers

11 Entries

Laurie Laughlin

July 7, 2014

Jackie Flowers is one of the most amazing people that it has been my good fortune to know. Her tireless efforts as a champion for children and her passion for her family were inspirations to all of us that knew and loved her. The world is truly a better place for her caring committment. Jackie will be remembered fondly, her legacy will live on and we will miss her deeply. Jackie, thank you for the gift of all your hard work. Heaven just received another angel, amen. Your CASA of Maricopa County Program Family of Friends

June 28, 2014

Jackie, Thank you for your light that shone so brightly in our neighborhood when I was growing up on Montecito.
Jeanne Woodward

RoxAnne Williford

June 28, 2014

Jackie was an amazing lady who had a great passion for helping kids. It was a privilege knowing her & working with her. God bless.

Shannon Cedar

June 27, 2014

She was a wonderful lady who was so kind and dearly loved her family. She will be missed. May she dance along with her son Alan and the angles.

Bill Godfrey

June 27, 2014

I met Jackie once through her husband, l. They were a fine, loving couple. Al was head of Maricopa Community Colle4ges at the time. My sympathy's and prayers to the Flowers family.

Roger Jallo

June 26, 2014

To a friend and a great neighbor, who always had a smile on her fave and a kind word to say to everyone she came to know.

I will miss your friendship.

Roger Jallo

June 26, 2014

To a great lady and friend and neighbor, who always had a smile and always a kind word. Jackie was always a person who you could always talk to. She was the best of friends with my family and would always help in anyway she could.

We will always remember her and miss her kind and loving ways. May God watch over you as you enter into the Kingdom of God and watch over her love ones.

June 26, 2014

A most wonderful lady who gave so very much to help others Stan Jallo

posey

June 26, 2014

She was the best of the best! God bless and keep you!

Nancy Stuebe - Miller

June 26, 2014

When I think of Jackie, I remember a woman who had a passion for the most innocent, children. I remember always feeling welcome in her home, swimming in her pool on Montecito, and playing with her many cats. I remember her being an amazing and loyal friend to my mom. I remember her diagnosing and mending the entire neighborhoods children with her excellent nursing skills. I remember how her face lit up when she shared recent photos of her grandchildren. She set the bar high in every area of life and was a wonderful example for all of us. I am so blessed to have known such a great lady.

Leah Jallo-Greer

June 26, 2014

Dear Jackie, you will be remembered forever in our hearts. God bless

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