Jackie Blanton, age 90, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024. Jackie was originally from southeastern Missouri, where she met and married her late husband, Jim Blanton. A few years later, they moved to Columbia to help found Trinity Presbyterian Church. Jackie directed the church choir, taught classes, and raised three children. Later, Jackie worked as a speech pathologist at the University of Missouri. Jackie is survived by her children, three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.