Jacqueline S. (Jackie) Marchant of Mesa, Ariz., died on Dec. 27, 2009. Jackie was born July 8, 1937, in Bethany, Mo., and was raised in Basin.
Jackie was the loving mother of four boys, Jay, Bret, Rich and Paul Marchant. She was married to her devoted husband of 53 years, John (Jack) Marchant. She had eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was a retired insurance executive with Sentry Insurance and was active in the LDS Church and community organizations. She was member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Jackie was a Silver Beehive Recipient in Scouting, President of the Insurance Women’s Association of Arizona and Insurance Woman of the Year.
After retiring, she then volunteered with New Frontiers Education and accepted more callings in her church. Jackie will be missed by her many close friends and family as she was special to all that her life touched. Services will be held on Jan. 9, 2010, at 11 a.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cowley. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. at the church.