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Obituary For Jacqueline Wheeler McGhee
A celebration of life for Jacqueline Wheeler McGhee, 59, will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Kings Chapel Church Cemetery, 4467 Kings Chapel Road, Alpine, AL 35014. Pastor Van T. Welch will deliver the eulogy. Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. on Friday, November 27, 2020 at the funeral home.
On March 10, 1961, in Anniston, Alabama, Reverend Porter Wheeler, Jr. and Mildred Calhoun Wheeler welcomed a daughter, Jacqueline Wheeler McGhee, to their growing family.
Mrs. McGhee confessed her faith in Christ at an early age and united with Kings Chapel Congregational Church. Jackie was a graduate of Talladega High School and continued her education at Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University. She completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Development at Talladega College. Jackie dedicated 32 years of service to the field of mental health where served as a program manager for Alta Pointe. On July 3, 1987, Jacqueline and Henry McGhee were united in holy matrimony. Jacqueline served in ministry, alongside her husband, as the first lady of New Hope United Methodist Church of Talladega and Smith Chapel United Methodist Church of Munford. When she stepped away from her busy schedule, she enjoyed reading, writing poetry and living life to the fullest.
Mrs. McGhee answered the call of her Lord and Savior in the early hours of Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Coosa Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in passing by her parents, Reverend Porter Wheeler, Jr. and Mildred Wheeler; and her grandparents, Mell K. Calhoun, Elize Cole Calhoun, Porter F. Wheeler and Bessie Newsome Wheeler.
Jackie is survived by her loving and dedicated husband, Dr. Henry McGhee of Talladega, Alabama; stepmother, Georgia Wheeler of Talladega, Alabama; one son, Sherwin (Koretta) McGhee of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; three grandchildren, Khristian, Kennedi and Kamden; her lovely Goddaughter, Miracle Norris; six sisters, Gloria (Alexander) Ford and Taloria (Erwin) Maddox of Jonesboro, Georgia, Erica (Tommy) Smith of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Lisa (Shedric) Long of Talladega, Alabama, Patricia (Pastor J’von) Hearn of Huntsville, Alabama and Pamela Kimbeni of Talladega, Alabama; one brother, Porter (Tammy) Wheeler, III of Fayetteville, North Carolina; three aunts, Christina Hatcher of Washington, D.C., Annie Dates of Talladega, Alabama and Freddie (James) Green of Greensboro, Alabama; one uncle, Otha (Christina) Calhoun of Washington, D.C.; a special friend, Sharon Shepherd; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church members and friends.
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I found out yesterday that my friend has passed away. She was a gift to everyone who met her. She was such a wonderful person to me when I was new to Talladega. My heart is broken now. I hate that I can't stop by to see her beautiful smile. Thank yuh always for your belief in me at the Burton Center. You were loved and definitely will be missed. Love Teresa Crawford
There was once a summer that we worked together at Talladega Downs...initially, her mother wasn't going allow it,but she decided to let Jackie work ,and l'm glad she did.Jackie had an easy going personality.And she was also very likable, so l am glad that for a brief time,l knew her as a co-worker and friend.Bless you,Jackie and thank you for being a friend. Reginald L.Swain (Cheese) Rock Hill,SC
Sending Blessings and Sympathy to the Family. Lorine S. Jordan Sylacauga, Ala.
Rev. McGhee and family, it is with heartfelt sympathy that I reach out to you at this time. Remember earth has no sorrow that heaven/God can not heal. I pray His Grace Mercy will sustain you in every way. Be blessed. Be strong. Be safe. God loves you and so do I.
Jackie was a sweet child with a lovely sense of humor and a quick wit. She had a very old soul and a precocious nature as a young child which made her an absolute delight to be around! She grew to be an amazing woman of God, wife, sister, and family member to all she came in contact with - I feel blessed to have spoken with her recently. She still had that twinkle in her voice that I loved so much. God grant us all peace as we mourn her loss and gratitude for her life and love. -Gigi Calhoun, Lanham, MD
Prayers and condolences to Jackie's husband and entire family. Jackie was one of the sweetest and kindest person I met from Talledega in my four years there from 1982-1986. She treated me like family. Remembering her with love. Vickie Jeter-Warfield, Monaca Pennsylvania
My deepest sympathy to the family. I know God will continue to comfort you during this time of sorrow and grief. Hold on to His unchanging hand. Brenda Rhoden
With deep and sincere sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Ethel Speight (Your hair salon friend)
May Abba Yahuah bring you comfort and shalom at this time and in the days to come.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of bereavement. David & Janice Bledsoe Wilson, Sylacauga, Al
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. - Tiffani McGee McDonough, GA.
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God give you peace and your faith give you strength. Wanda Davis & family Stockbridge,Georgia
Praying for Rev. McGhee and family. Also praying for the New Hope UMC family.
We pray GOD's mercies and heavenly comforts fall fresh upon Henry, Tea, Gloria and the entire McGhee and Calhoun families. Jackie was such a kind and uplifting soul and we'll await the day when we will see her again in the clouds.
Presiding Elder Johnny & Rev. Patricia Calhoun
Extending profound condolences to the family of my cousin Jackie. May the Grace of GOD give you peace.
Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers for strength and comfort for each of you. Travis and Mitzi Ford (Bemiston United Methodist Church)
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of bereavement. Genora M. Hale Sylacauga, Alabama
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of bereavement.
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