Ms. Jacquelyn Selma Whitaker,

August 2, 1946 - April 4, 2021

Jacquelyn Selma Whitaker, daughter of Quentin (Jack) and Bessie Butler, was born on August 2, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland. She departed suddenly on April 4, 2021. Jackie grew up in a household filled with love and an unbreakable bond with her 6 siblings and reared by her loving parents Bessie Butler and Quentin (Jack) Butler. Growing up she attended Baltimore public Schools and graduated from Edmondson Senior High School. She enlisted in the National Guard for a brief period but soon decided she could not bear to be away from her beloved children, Shawn, and Stacy. Jackie enjoyed a successful long-standing career as a top salesperson in the furniture department of JCPenney’s. She received numerous top sales awards. Even after her tenure ended at JCPenney’s (which she affectionately called ‘Penny’s’), she continued to shop there as if she owned personal stock. There were many days she went on her early morning outings and Penny’s was her first stop! She then went on to work at Sierra Military Health Services, a health insurance company for military personnel and their families. At Sierra Military Health Services, Jackie had the ultimate memorable experience of working along side her daughter, for many years. This was a once in a lifetime experience that they spoke of fondly for many years to come. Jackie loved growing plants and was considered to have a green thumb. Many plants were sent to her home by friends and family alike to nurture and bring back to life. She enjoyed shopping, oh did she enjoy shopping! Her greatest joy came from gifting family and friends just the “right” gift! She shopped for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, back to school supplies, school clothes and any other occasion she decided was worthy. Many times, gifts were received just because. She never missed sending cards for all special occasions—and not just any cards—they had to be Hallmark Cards! Her greatest joy was the love she shared for her family and especially, especially her grand and great grandchildren, daughter, and son. She was affectionately called ‘Gran’ or ‘Granny' by her grands as well as their many friends who made her acquaintance by way of her always open and welcoming home. At family gatherings her sweet potato pies were legendary. She would make several pies for family gatherings but was always commissioned to bring extra for each family member to take home to their personal household. Jackie’s family could always count on her to capture memories by photos, even if many of the photos included her famous finger in the photo! ***Her unwavering legacy of Love, Light and Unselfish Generosity will be forever missed and remembered. *** Jackie was proceeded in death by her daughter Michele, her father Quinton, Mother Bessie, sister Sylvia and brother Timothy. Jackie leaves to cherish her memories, her two children Shawn (Esther) and Stacy; grandchildren: Rex (Tasha), Shae, Nia (Max), Shanitra, Michelle, Dallas (Kim), and Danielle; great grand children: Marissa, Mykelle, Nashae, Nina, Little Rex, Caesar, Angel, Melanie, Montez, Morgan, Little Dallas and Chelsea. Two brothers, Aaron, Anthony. Two sisters, Beverly, Charlene. Two god daughters LaRessa and Lakisha. Two lifelong friends Paulette and Denise. In-laws, her beloved nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.