Jacqueline M. "Jackie" Pemberton

Jacqueline M. "Jackie" Pemberton obituary

Jacqueline M. "Jackie" Pemberton

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Jacqueline Pemberton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory - Newark on Oct. 25, 2025.

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Jacqueline M. "Jackie" Pemberton, age 89, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025.

Born in Staten Island, NY on June 7, 1936, she was a daughter of the late John and Ann (Lowry) McLean. Jackie graduated from Newark High School in 1954. She made her career as a loan manager at Wilmington Trust. Jackie also was a member of the Aetna, Hose, Hook & Ladder Ladies Auxiliary. She loved to see many different places and things while traveling.

In addition to her parents, Jackie was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, George Pemberton. She is survived by her loving husband, Pusey Pemberton; siblings, Robert McLean (Arlene), Ann Gibbons (Jim), and Ronnie Knapp (Sandy); sister-in-law, Nelda Pemberton; and nieces, Robin Aurilio (Chris), Donna Huey (Joel), and Kim Zinszer.

A graveside service will begin at 12 pm on Monday, November 3, 2025, in White Clay Creek Cemetery, 15 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jackie's name to St. Vincent de Paul Society, in care of Holy Family R.C. Church, 15 Gender Road, Newark, DE 19713.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

3

Graveside service

12:00 p.m.

White Clay Creek Cemetery

15 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE 19711

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