Jackie (Ethel) Holt More

Jackie (Ethel) Holt More, 74, of Lakeland, Florida walked out of the gates of our earthly world and into the arms of her Lord and Savior Sunday September 27, 2015, while at home surrounded by her husband, children and a few grandchildren, after a very courageous fight against the horrible disease of Dementia/Alzheimer""s. Jackie was born on September 13, 1941 to John and Helen Holt in Akron, Ohio. Jackie was the first born daughter to John and Helen. Although her Mom named her Ethel, her father called her Jackie from the day she was born, hence Jackie became the name in which she forged her legacy. Jackie grew up in the Cuyahoga Falls area of Akron, Ohio, where she attended elementary school, junior high and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1959. At Cuyahoga Falls High School, Jackie participated in many groups such as Glee Club and dance. In the late summer of 1959, Jackie met Peter More, the man who would become the love of her life and that she would marry. The two married February 27, 1960 and began their life journey together. Jackie and Pete went on to bring seven children into this world. In true Jackie spirit, her first pregnancy was identical twin girls! Jackie was first and foremost a loving and dedicated wife and mother. Jackie was involved in many groups and organizations throughout her lifetime such as Cuyahoga Falls Mother of Twins, President of United Methodist Temple""s Women, numerous school activities and athletic endeavors for each of her children. Jackie was extremely talented in many aspects of her life. She enjoyed painting, crafts, interior design, candy making, and making holidays special with her own extraordinary touch. Her love of music drove her to become a member of the church choir and participate in many Cantatas. Jackie created traditions within her family that will be treasured and carried on for many generations to come. These are the things that will be missed dearly. Jackie is preceded in death by her father and mother John and Helen Holt, respectively. She is survived by her loving, devoted, caring husband Peter More; Children; Joyce More; Jacqueline More; Keith More; Melissa More; Leslie Wenhold (Darrin); Peter More; David More (Jennifer), all of Lakeland. Grandchildren Jennifer Cox; Kayle Cruz (Andy); Jordan More; Kristin More; Zachary More; Austin More; Hunter More; Reagan More; Conner Wenhold; Ian More; and Christian Wenhold, also of Lakeland. Great-granddaughter Isabella Cruz. Sisters Joanna Davis (Steven); Nancy LeVan; Deborah Sebastian (David), all of Ohio. Brother-in-law Alexander More of Ohio; Linda Middleton of Ohio. And numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. The viewing will be held Thursday, October 1, 2015 from 5-7 pm. The funeral service will be held on Friday, October 2, 2015 at 10 am. Both will be held at Heath Funeral Home; 328 South Ingraham Avenue Lakeland, FL 33801. Graveside to be held at Oak Hill Cemetery, following the service. There will be a dinner, in memory of Jackie's life, at United Methodist Temple directly after graveside services. The family would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to Cornerstone Hospice for their exceptional care of Jackie these last 3 weeks. With special thanks to Carol Johnson, Sherry Mulkey and Jessica Palmer for providing such love and compassion of our loved one. Service: 10/02/2015 Heath Funeral Chapel 328 South Ingraham Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801 Heath Funeral Chapel Visitation: 10/01/2015 Heath Funeral Chapel