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Jacquelyn Watts Obituary
33, of Indianapolis, formerly of Columbus, passed from this life in Columbus. Jacquelyn was born January 11, 1984, in Seymour, the daughter of Ric and Peggy Barringer Kleine.
She received an Academic Honors Diploma from Columbus East High School in 2002 and a BA in Elementary/Early Childhood Education with a Mild Intervention Endorsement from Butler University in 2007 where she was affiliated with the Delta Gamma Sorority. In 2011, Jacquelyn received an Esthetics Diploma form Honors Beauty College.
Jacquelyn had been a teaching assistant for Indianapolis Public School and an events coordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Indianapolis. She currently was as an esthetician for Evan Todd Spa in Indianapolis.
Being an animal lover, Jacquelyn volunteered at Kentuckiana Boxer Rescue and IndyCLAW Animal Rescue where she was also a member of the board of directors. Over the years, she has fostered multiple dogs and rabbits.
Jacquelyn had many interest in life including spending time with family and friends, traveling and spending time with her husband, Michael, reading, volunteer work, and puzzles.
Survivors include her husband, Michael Watts, who she married May 14, 2011; her parents, Ric and Peggy Kleine, of Columbus; sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer and Jeffrey Brown and their children, Jayden and Journee of Columbus; in-laws, Dave and Sandy Watts of Columbus; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jennifer and Sean Barrie and their son, Connor of Washington, DC.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon Thursday at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 1306 27th Street, Columbus with Father Eric Johnson officiating.
Family and friends may call 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home, 1029 Washington Street, Columbus and from 11 a.m. until service time Thursday at the church.
Private burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to IndyCLAW Animal Rescue through the funeral home or at indyclaw.org.
Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at barkesweaverglick.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Jacquelyn Watts
Melissa Davenport
March 10, 2017
So sad, such a horrible loss. Great people are hard to find, Jacqueline was a rare find. God only lends his angels for a short time, I know she will be missed terribly. Thoughts for the family.
Kelly Thompson
March 7, 2017
Jackie was truly an angel on earth. Many prayers for her husband, parents, sister and extended family. Her beautiful smile and heart will be missed in the rescue community.
Pranab Saha
March 7, 2017
I am so sorry to hear the news. How unfortunate!
My prayers and thoughts to the family of Jacquelyn.
Pranab Saha
SAE Member
White Lake, Michigan
March 7, 2017
So sorry to hear the news. How unfortunate!
My thoughts and prayers to the family of Jacquelyn.
Pranab Saha.
SAE member, a friend of Ric Kleine
Patrick Leteinturier
March 7, 2017
I wanted to express my deepest and heart felt condolences on the passing of Jacquelyn.
All my thoughts and prayers are going to Jacqueline's Family.
From a Ric Kleine's friend
March 7, 2017
May God give you the strength and courage to bear this hour of grief. Isaiah said: "When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee" (43:2).
Ministers Andrew & Malaney Brown
Rauf Khalid
March 7, 2017
To Jackie's family,
I wanted to express my deepest and heart felt condolences on the passing of Jackie. I was deeply saddened and shocked to hear the news. I offer my thoughts and prayers to you in this extremely difficult time.
Sincerely,
Neighbor, Noble St.
THOMAS SARFATY
March 7, 2017
I never really meet Jacquelyn , I would see her walking the dogs in front of our house on south east St. She always looked happy and I waved and she wave back . I going to miss seeing her and the dogs . God bless her husband and family
THOMAS SARFATY
March 7, 2017
I never really meet Jacquelyn , I would see her walking the dogs in front of our house on south east St. She always looked happy and I waved and she wave back . I going to miss seeing her and the dogs . God bless her husband and family
March 7, 2017
Dear Family:
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences on Jacquelyn's passing.
The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family.
We meet monthly on the first Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, 99 W. Main St, Greenwood, IN 46142 and on the third Thursday at the Epworth United Methodist, 6450 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46220.
If and when you are ready to do so, please join us for either, or both, meetings.
We Need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.
The Compassionate Friends
Central Indiana Chapter
(317) 250-0351 (Jodie)
www.tcfcentralindiana.org
www.compassionatefriends.org
[email protected]
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