Jacqueline Elizabeth (Jackie) Blanton, age 67, of Racine, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023. She was born to Albertine and Clarence Blanton on March 14, 1956, in Chicago, IL. Jackie was preceded in death by her siblings, Catherine, Geraldine, Clarence, George, Jean, Shirley Mae, Maurice, Charlene, Linda, Sylvia, Geraldine Smith and Clarice. Jackie attended Enrico Germi Grammar School until 8th grade and graduated from Francis Parker High School in 1975. Jackie later moved to Racine, WI in 1987, where she attended Gateway Technical College. Jackie received her Nursing Assistant Certificate and pursued her X-ray Technician certification. Jackie worked in healthcare for 30 years and retired due to health problems. Jackie leaves to cherish her memory, her four children, Kedzie, Louise, Harry Blanton and Sheree (Keith Jr) Robinson; ten grandchildren, Khaleel, Elijah, Zahir, Anayah, Key'Ln, Kevon, J'Aliyah, Keith III, Kyiere, and Kai'Den; two great-grandsons, Avion and Elijah Jr.; two Goddaughters, Bernice Wilson and Annette Reeves and an honorary son in law, Tevin Riley. Jackie further leaves to cherish her memory, her siblings, Joan, Curtis, Denise, Ida Mae, Anthony, Tyrone, Robert, Brenda, Reginald, Ella and Precious. Although Jackie loved all her nieces and nephews, she had a special bond with her nieces, Carolyn (NuNu) Blanton, Carmen Blanton, and nephew Daniel Fisher. Jackie loved hanging out with her grandkids, attending family gatherings, playing cards, listening to music, and taking selfies. Preceding Jackie in death was her partner of 30 years, Sebastian (Mike) Givens, her granddaughter, Jurni Robinson, and special friends, Priscilla Owens and Patricia Ratliff.

Romans 8:23 (NLT)

Service Details

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Searching Together Missionary Baptist Church, 825-21st Street, Racine.  A visitation will take place at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.  Private interment will take place.