Mary Jacqueline Blackwell
June 6, 1951 ~ November 8, 2022
Mary Jacqueline “Jackie” Blackwell, 71, of Jefferson City, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, peacefully at her residence.
She was born June 6, 1951, in Jefferson City, the daughter of Charles Hugo and Kathryn Magdalen (Walsh) Fechtel.
Jackie attended St. Joseph Grade School and was a 1969 graduate of Helias High School where she was the first leader of the Drum and Bugle Corps.
Jackie was a devoted employee of the Missouri Secretary of State, Cole County Clerk, Cole County Circuit Clerk, Associated Court Reporters, Missouri State Attorney General, and most recently with Gerbes West. She retired from the State of Missouri in 2021.
She was a member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph. Jackie was an avid crocheter, crocheting hats and blankets for babies in the NIC Unit; she also donated crocheted items to the Salvation Army and loved crocheting Afghans for her family and friends which are treasured dearly. She lived for visits with family, especially feeding them and playing cards even though she claimed she never won. She also loved to bake and sent Christmas cookies all over the US to family during the holidays and never missed recognizing birthdays
Survivors include her two children, Christina (Roberts) Hunter, Lone Jack, MO; CDR Walter “Ben” (Beth) Blackwell, USN, ret. Newport News, VA; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four siblings, Kaye (Tom) Hellman, Oak Brook, IL; Pattie (Jerry) Parris, Jefferson City; Charlene Bias, Jefferson City; Bernie (Sabrina) Fechtel, Jefferson City; and several nieces and nephews and other extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law, Delbert Bias.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev. Dennis Meyer as celebrant. Burial will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery for family members.
An informal visitation will be held during the luncheon following the services at Pleus Hall, Immaculate Conception Parish.
Memorials are suggested to the Quilts of Honor (quiltsofhonor.org).
Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City. trimblefunerals.com
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Alden, Beth and Judy has purchased Tranquil White Lillies Basket for Mary Blackwell
Bernie and family, very sorry for the loss of you sister. All of you and family are n our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Jennifer (Hebel) and Bruce Shipman
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I am so sorry to hear of Jackie’s passing. My mother and I got to know her when I would bring Mom to grocery shop at Gerbes every Saturday morning. Jackie took a liking to my mom and would give her a hug every time we came in. She even bough Mom a rose when she found out she had just celebrated her birthday. When Mom passed 3 years ago, Jackie gave me a big hug. Her kindness meant a lot to us. She was a very special person.
I am so sorry to hear of Jackie’s passing. I worked with Jackie at the AG’s office. Jackie was a wonderful person, fiercely loyal and dedicated. She will be missed!
I worked with Jackie at the AG’s office and I also lived on Hayselton by Jackie and would often walk my dog Sammy up for a visit. Sammy loved seeing Jackie and knew where to go to get his treats in her kitchen!
Thoughts and prayers to the family-Jackie will be missed!
I am sorry to hear about Jackie’s passing. She was my assistant for several years at the AG’s Office and I always enjoyed our talks and her witty remarks. In later years, I always enjoyed catching up with her when I would see her at Gerbes. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
I worked with Jackie at the Attorney General’s Office. I was new to Jefferson City when I arrived at the AGO and she took care of me like I was one of her own children. She was a dear and close friend, and the best legal assistant in the world. Jackie will be missed by so many people. She was a really great person, and I am sad to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. I will remember Jackie for the rest of my life.