Jackie J. Williams

Jackie Jo Williams, born Jackie Jo Henry on January 2, 1943, in Centerville, Texas. The lord called her home on November 2, 2025. As a young woman, Jackie moved from Texas to Kansas City, where she made her home. She dedicated over 40 years of hard work and compassion as a nurse's aide at Menorah Medical Center, Research Medical Center, and Baptist Medical Center, where her care touched countless lives. Jackie was deeply involved in her community and found joy and fellowship as a devoted member of Prince of Peace Church. She was a proud member of the American Business Women's Association and had a deep love for bowling. Jackie also enjoyed traveling and playing PO-KE-NO with her sisterhood of friends, cherishing the laughter and lasting bonds they shared. Those who knew Jackie will forever remember her fun-loving spirit, quick wit, and sassy personality. She lived with as much laughter and love as she gave through her work and family. Jackie was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Jack and Jewel Henry; her husband, Charles Williams; and all of her siblings. She leaves behind a legacy of love in her children, Shawn Woolridge (Jill) and Felicia Williams; her cherished grandchildren, Carron Woolridge, Shawn Woolridge Jr, Alysha Franklin (Lawrence), Elijah Woolridge, Twydell Love Jr., and Mitchell Powell III (Lindsey); as well as many adored great-grandchildren.
Jackie J. Williams departed this life November 2, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. Services will be held Friday, November 21, 2025 10 am at Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church 4301 Wabash, Kansas City, Missouri visitation 9 am. Interment in Leavenworth National Cemetery. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jackie, please visit our floral store.