Jacqueline DeMerice Allen, affectionately known as JD, was born on November 13th in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Waddell Leo Fisher Sr. and Laverne Nelson Fisher. She was the first of seven children.
While growing up in Memphis, Jacqueline attended Father Bertrand from elementary through high school and graduated in 1968. She went on to move to Detroit, Michigan, living with her grandparents, Roger and Eva Nelson, where she earned a bachelorβs degree in Accounting at the University of Detroit in 1976.
While studying in Michigan, Jacqueline met and fell in love with Donald Louis Allen. They were married in Memphis, Tennessee at St. Thomas Church in 1971 and proceeded to start their lives together in Detroit.
In 1992 and 1993, respectively, they were blessed with two beautiful baby girls, Simone and Mikaela, and moved to Okemos, Michigan. After graduating, she earned a real estate license which she used to help purchase their first family home. During her time in Michigan, she primarily worked for The State of Michigan in the Treasury Department as a Business Revenue Auditor before retiring in 2003.
Soon after, the family of four moved from Michigan to Tennessee, where Jacqueline took on an array of endeavors ranging from her entrepreneurial efforts as a part business owner, Trend Setters Beauty Supply, with her sisters and as an antique dealer at Sheffield Antiques Mall. She was a joyous and extremely intelligent person who took on many interests from cooking, gardening, flower arranging, and decorating. Adorning her home for the holiday season was one of her more cherished hobbies. She loved to be around family and never hesitated to show up in the best way she could any chance she got.
Jacqueline leaves behind a loving husband, Donald L. Allen; two beautiful daughters, Mikaela & Simone Serenity Allen; three brothers, Waddell Leo Fisher Jr., Delmus Fisher (Lillian), and Carl Anthony Fisher (Michelle); three sisters, Bernell Fisher, Lori Fisher Page (Vincent) and Paula Fisher Lee (Terrell); a beautiful mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary Allen; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
She passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, surrounded by a loving family.
The family will receive friends for viewing on Saturday April 19, 2025 at R. S. Lewis Funeral Home 3651 Austin Peay Hwy. Viewing from 10 am until service of celebration time 11 am.
A private interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery 5668 Poplar Ave.
These services will be streamed on Saturday via Facebook at RS Lewis Livestream.
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I loved auntie very deeply. She was always so kind and had the most beautiful smile. Her kinda words and spirit were always so remarkable to me. I'm grateful I was blessed to have such a wonderful woman care for family and take care of my uncle and cousins. Love u all
Your devotion to your wife is a testament to your character of a man. I hope your wife's testament to your love & character is what can help you find peace & comfort that you did your job & your duty in your covenant with God to your wife. I hate you lost your best friend. My heart is so heavy. I thank auntie Jackie for loving you, I thank her for showing us what is important in a successful happy lasting marriage. Marriage & life goals. I know she is an angel now. π She took my kids to the back room & organized them to sing a Christmas carol during our family's time of bereavement for uncle Tom. In her moment of ill health she took the time out to work with my kids. That really touched my heart. My heart is so heavy. I've just had a great village & role models. π I believe Uncle Tom is in heaven hosting people in to our family area. He went first to greet us as we're coming. I felt so bad for him to leave us but now I feel solace that he's there for those of us that has since followed. Uncle Donald, your brother has your wife now. π« Your brother has your back. Your brother is his brothers keeper. π We love you. I know the road won't be easy. I know a weight is lifted only to be replaced by a different weight. Uncle Donald, you served your wife for a lifetime. You did right by her. You can grieve out of love and not guilt and that's a burden that many have to bear, but not you. You will grieve for the loss of her physical but you will never grieve the loss of her love & respect because she had that for you from day 1 until the last moment. Hold your head high, & don't grieve the loss of her love, You will have that everyday and beyond. The journey you all have been on has been great. You did great by her. She did great by you. You were lucky to have each other. You don't have to be strong, you have the right and space to grieve. She's watching over you now. What she could no longer do in the physical for you, she will do in the spirit. I am so sorry for your loss, but I'm so happy for your gains. My family gives our condolences & love to you and your daughters. I know you miss your wife but I know you will continue to pour into your daughters, they need you now. You are not alone. π«ππΎππΎ To her beautiful daughters. You were her joy. I offer a heartfelt condolences to you both. You all take care of each other the way she would take care of you all. Lean on each other. My condolences to the entire family.
To my Cousin in Law, Donald Allen,
We haven't visited with you and dear Jackie in years, but we have loved and missed you both very much. Oh, we had such great times during our younger years before we moved from Detroit! I have shed big tears celebrating Jackie's life and the joy that Richard and I got from her, a cousin and a friend. I remember how I teased and laughed with Jackie whenever she partook of what she so discreetly and ladylike hid away in her kitchen.
From Nellie Ann Jefferies Slater (and recently departed spouse, Richard Lewis Henry Slater, first cousin to Donald and cousin-in-law to dearest Jackie).
I remember spending a night at jackie and Donald's apartment off 8 mile rd, and them taking me and my cousin ken out to the park and riding around with them. I remember catching the bus to the state building in Detroit to come visit you while tiu were at work. You would instantly stop everything and walked around and talked with me. My fellow Scorpio sister was always nice, and fun to be around and talk to. I remember i use to always go over to visit your grandmother and sit on the porch and talk to her for hours. I was in elementary school then, she would always say wonderful things about you, too. Jackie was such an inspiration, and a very smart woman. It was a blessing to have her in my life. Rest well my cousin Jackie. You will never be forgotten. Scorpios rule!!! π₯°ππΉππ½
What a wonderful and inspirational human being she was. As a child and young adult she spoke of excellence for ourselves and education was extremely important. As I offer condolences I too am extremely saddened.
Don I allways loved seeing the kindness and fun that you and Jackie shared for so many years. Blessings to you and your family. Keeping you in prayer.
My family and I are sending all our love, prayers, and heartfelt condolences. Auntie Jackie was one of the kindest, most loving people I've ever known. As a little girl, her home was my favorite place to stay. It always felt warm, safe, and full of love. She made sure I was always taken care of, and I'll never forget those special memories in Okemos, Michigan. I can still picture myself playing with Symone in my purple opp jacket and my pink leather blue Jean pants. I really enjoyed her delicious meals, and admiring how beautifully kept and welcoming her home was.
Even as a child, I could see the joy in both of your faces when you were together. The love you shared was genuine and unforgettable. It was a beautiful bond that left a lasting impression on me.
I will miss you Auntie Jackie Continue being my Uncle Angel. Love Punkin
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