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Jacqueline Westbrook Obituary
AGE: 88 • Scotch Plains
Jacqueline Westbrook, 88, of Scotch Plains passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 12, 2013 after a relatively short illness. Jacqueline Westbrook, daughter of the late David Harvey and Martha E. Harvey (Faulkes) was born in Elizabeth, NJ., on November 26, 1924.
Jacqueline, a lifelong Scotch Plains resident, was a graduate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. She retired from the US Defense Contacts Administration Services (DCAS) agency in Springfield, NJ. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. An avid reader, Jacqueline loved doing crossword puzzles, the theatre, and watching old movies. She was also involved with various church activities at St. John's Baptist Church in Scotch Plains where she has been a lifelong member.
She is predeceased by her beloved husband Horace Westbrook in 2002 and her brother Eugene Harvey. She is survived by her sons, Horace Marvin Westbrook and wife Patricia of San Antonio, TX; Roger Westbrook of Kilauea,HI; daughter Susan Sawyer and husband Gregory of Phillips Ranch, CA; two grandchildren Yolanda Bolden (Terrick) of Smyrna, GA; and T'Pring Poe (Marc) of Bowie, MD; two great-grandchildren Brandon Snead and Steven Westbrook Poe; and a dear brother Jesse Harvey Mount Holly, NJ.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2013 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at St. John's Baptist Church in Scotch Plains, followed immediately by an 11:00 am funeral service at the church. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Higgins Home for Funerals, Plainfield. To send condolences please visit www.higginsfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Jean Burgdorff
October 9, 2013
I loved Jackie Harvey in High School where we were friends. this was in 1942 and things were different then!! our senior trip to Washington was segregated, believe it or not!!
My deepest love to her family, from Jean Burgdorff ([email protected]) love to hear from you!Will send you my book which covers those years and folllowing.
Patty Higgins (Johnson)
September 28, 2013
We are so very sorry for your loss. Mr. and Mrs. Westbrook were very special to me and I loved them dearly. I am happy my mother,the former Shirley Toney, and I had a chance to talk and laugh with her earlier this year. She will be missed. You are in our prayers.
September 28, 2013
Those we hold most dear never truly leave us. They live on in the kindnesses they showed, the comfort they shared, and the love they brought into our lives. Your mother was someone who touched us like that(your father too). She will always be close to us through the joy of memories.
With Deepest Sympathy,Terry and Valorie
Charlotte,NC
Stuart Doyle
September 19, 2013
We were blessed to have such a dear relative and friend over lo these many years. Much love, peace and strength to the Westbrook family during this special hour. We are holding you up in our hearts and prayers.
Sonja Seabon
September 18, 2013
To the Family,
Holding you all in thought and prayer on this very sad occasion. What comforts me is that I know that Jackie is standing in her place as one of our heavenly angels and that her legacy continues on in you. I hope you know that I thought the world of Cousin Jackie. She was a personal role model of mine; she exuded all that I want to be; smart, and witty, elegant, classy, beautiful, kind and sweet. We are lucky to have had her in our lives. With my deepest sympathy.
Peanut (Herman) Wise
September 17, 2013
Marvin,
Sorry to hear about your mother's passing, my deepest condolences.
September 17, 2013
R.I.P Ms. Westbrook we will all miss you!!
George Williams and Family
Hillsborough Nj
September 17, 2013
Ms Westbrook was a caring intelligent lady. She will be missed
Bruni Baldani
Melvin & Ruth Wilson
September 17, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jean Burgdorff
September 17, 2013
Jacqueline Harvey Westbrook was a dear friend in the class of 1942 with me. To her family, much love from me - Jean (Taylor) Burgdorff
John Gausz
September 17, 2013
Class of 1942, SPHS wishes her RIP
Robin VanDerVeer
September 17, 2013
Aunt Jackie you were loved by many but now God has called you home to be with him... You will be missed so much but I will never foget you! You will always be in my heart... I Love You Aunt Jackie,
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