Jackie, age 92, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 peacefully in her home. She was born on January 21st, 1927 in Los Angeles, California to William and Clara (Viers) Soady and was one of 6 children. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. Jacqueline was a homemaker, and she also worked for the Westminster School District for many years.
She is preceded by her husband, Richard Eugene Ellis, and two sons, Ernest Edgar Barnes and Earl Vincent Newton. Jackie is survived by children, John Herman Newton, Michael Rogers Newton, Cynthia Gale Johnson, and Richard Lee Ellis. She is also survived by her 14 grandchildren, and 20 great-great grandchildren. Private services are being provided for the family and close friends at Westminster Memorial Park.