Jacqueline was born on February 19, 1936, in Beirut, Lebanon. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Rebecca Elia, and her brother, Bob Elia.
She is survived by her son, Abe Tawil; her grandsons, Bryce (Nathalie) Elia, Seth Hassett, and Evan Hassett; her daughter-in-law, Susan Colvin; her brother, Lucien Elia; and extended family, Jodi Cubelli. Jacqueline is also survived by her best friends, Char and Eunice.