It is with heavy hearts and a profound sense of loss that we announce the passing of Jacqueline Mae (Boyles) Williams, a loving wife and mother, devoted friend, cherished grandmother, and a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many.
Jacqueline, affectionately known as Jackie, embraced life with enthusiasm and grace, finding joy in the simple pleasures and spreading warmth to those around her. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and a life well-lived. Her great passion was supporting her children in all of their sports.
Jackie, born December 9,1935 to William and Arlene (Santee) Boyles, left this world on April 25, 2024, with her husband by her side, to join her son Kirk, who preceded her in death in 2014.
On August 7th, 1954, she was married to the love of her life, Stanley Williams, who survives her. Being together almost 70 years, they built their life around raising their children. Still surviving are their children Melissa Bartlow, Dr. Mark Williams and his wife Nicole, and Ty Williams and his wife Brenda, all of Bloomsburg.
Jackie took immense pleasure in her role as a supportive mother and grandmother and her legacy leaves behind her grandchildren Joshua Williams and companion Karissa Price, Amanda Williams Orzolek and her husband Josiah, Evan Williams and companion Emma Wyllie, Blaise Williams and companion Michaela Stein, Chase Williams, Cael Williams, Cooper Williams, Calista Williams, and Cameron Williams; step-grandchildren Patricia Bartlow Phares (Steve) and Timothy Bartlow (Dana). Great grandchildren include Kaitlyn Williams, Olivia Williams, Caiden Orzolek, Bryce Orzolek, Alexander Orzolek, and Elijah Orzolek; step great grandchildren Nick Phares, Jackson Phares, Paige Bartlow, Dia Bradley, Toby Zajac, Delaney Zajac and Habib Hussein. She has one great-great granddaughter Emersyn Smith.
Jackie was a member of the graduating class of 1953 in Nescopeck. In her younger years, Jackie worked in her mother’s restaurant, Arlene’s, in Nescopeck, she also did clerical work at AC&F in Berwick for several years. She was a courier for Schultz Electroplating for several years. Working with her husband, she was co-owner of Bassett’s Restaurant, Boston Farms Jelly Factory and Susquehanna Valley Investment Group. She was also a member of the Berwick Order of Eastern Star.
Her greatest role was being a homemaker and successfully raising four children. Her caring and giving nature was always evident when committed to her family. She took great pride in their accomplishments.
Besides her parents, Jackie was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Boyles, a son, Kirk Williams, and son-in-law Rollie Bartlow.
Her memory will forever be a source of inspiration and comfort to those who were fortunate enough to know and love her.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Heller Funeral Home, LLC, 633 E Third Street, Nescopeck. Viewings will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Sunday, April 28th and from 10:00AM until the time of the funeral on Monday.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Jackie’s honor to EOS Therapeutic Riding Center, 288 Dahl Road, Bloomsburg or Animal Resource Center, 307 Edgar Avenue, Bloomsburg, continuing her legacy of love and compassion she so beautifully exemplified for animals throughout her life. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
Online messages of comfort may be sent to condolences@HellerFuneralHomeLLC.com.