Jacqueline “Jackie” Ann Nicholas passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2026, having just celebrated her 90th birthday. She was born on October 31, 1936, a lifelong resident of Lebanon. Jackie was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Snyder) Hudgins. In 1955, she married Richard H. Nicholas Sr., who sadly precedes her in death.
Jackie was a woman of great faith. She attended Living Waters Church, the River of Life Church and was a member of Calvary Chapel Church. She was passionate about educating others on the lessons from the bible and would travel many times each week to Cedar Haven, Oak View and the local jail and prison to help those in spiritual need. Jackie was also a devout caretaker in her own family. After retiring as a military pay clerk from Indiantown Gap, she spent much of her free time loading her grandchildren into her car and taking them on many errands, road trips and adventures. She was a fixture at the Serbian club for over four decades, helping to make thousands of cookies.
Jackie is survived by her sons, Richard H. Nicholas Jr. and Michael G. (Karla) Nicholas; grandchildren, Brandin, Ashlee, Taylor, Jenna, Lindsay and Daniel; great grandchildren, Kylee, Caleb, Hannah, Nick, Emma, Ryan and Luke.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; her parents, Walter and Mary; a sister Lori and brother Butch.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026 at 1:00 pm in Rohland Funeral home, with visitation beginning at 12:00 pm until time of service. Interment will follow in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
