Martha "Jackie" Jacqueline Roper

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Jackie, who passed away peacefully on Monday June 22nd at the age of 86.

Born in Pickens, SC to the late Jack and Elizabeth Rogers, Jackie was the oldest sister of 8 children. She was married to Norman Allen Roper for 53 years, sharing a deep love and countless dances along the way. Jackie was an active member of Berea First Baptist Church and enjoyed a decades-long career as an accountant, finding fulfillment in serving others through both her faith and profession.

Known as Jackie to friends, mom to a few, and Mama Jack to most, she was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose candor, fierceness, humor, and unconditional love touched everyone who knew her. She found joy in spending time with her family on the South Carolina coast, creating lasting memories during the holidays and at Clemson football games, and wearing her finest turquoise clothes and accessories just to go to the grocery store.

Humble yet endlessly funny, Jackie never arrived empty handed… often bringing a warm pound cake, a few dance moves, and the kind of laughter that could brighten any room.

She is survived by her loving children Kathy Abel, Susan Muse (Kevin) & Leslie Craven (Paul), sister Linda Patterson (Donnie) grandchildren Garrett Sloan (Megan), Tyler Sloan (Stephanie), Jacquelyn Muse (Jack), Grayson Achille (Allston), Griffin Gaines (Madeleine Maury), great-grandchildren (Poppie Jaine, Hampton & Barrett), and many other family members and friends who will cherish her memory forever. She was preceded in death by her husband Norman Roper, her 5 brothers and 1 sister.

Though she will be deeply missed, we take comfort in knowing she is dancing with Poppie once again. Her laughter, quick wit, resilience, and boundless love with remain in our hearts forever.

Our family is deeply grateful for her nurses at St. Francis Hospital, McCall Hospice House, and Home Healthcare.

A private graveside service will be held and a celebration of her life will be held for friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Francis Foundation in Loving Memory of Jackie Roper.

1 St. Francis Dr, Greenville, SC 29601