Jacqueline S. "Jackie" Hoffman

Jacqueline S. “Jackie” Hoffman, 80, of Carmel, Indiana departed this life Monday, March 27, 2023. She was born September 3, 1942 in Indianapolis to the late Robert Leon & Lucille Belle (Wildrick) Surface. Jackie grew up and attended schools here and was a 1960 graduate of Lawrence Central High School. She had attended Indiana Central – Indianapolis University. She worked as a personnel director for Regency Electronic Engineering for many years and later as co-manager of John & Friends Beauty Salon in Carmel. Jackie was a kind and gentle soul who loved spoiling her family. She loved camping, hiking and traveling all 50 states in her lifetime. She relaxed with a good book and enjoyed the simple things in life. She rarely passed on a game of Bridge or Euchre, but was always happiest being with her loving family and all of the wonderful joys of being a grandmother. Jackie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Stephen James Hoffman; brother, Robert Surface; sister-in-law, Sr. Jacquelyn Hoffman, S.P. and brother-in-law, Donald Hoffman. Jackie is survived by her devoted children, Todd (Linda) Hoffman and Jennifer (Jeff) Hoffman-Stonebraker; beloved sister, Janet (Cecil) Carlyle; grateful grandchildren, Eric & Megan Hoffman and Collin, Mira & Charlotte Stonebraker; special niece and nephew, Chris (Candy) Carlyle & Kelly (Russ) Ramsey as well as a host of longtime dear friends. A visitation for Jacqueline will be held Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Leppert Mortuaries – Carmel, 900 N. Rangeline Rd., Carmel, Indiana 46032, followed by a service of remembrance at 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods at 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana 47876 Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.leppertmortuarycarmel.com for the Hoffman family.