Jacquelyn R. Nichols

Jacquelyn R. Nichols was born on September 19, 1957, to the late Isaac and Muriel Lewis, Jacquelyn was best known as Jackie to her family and friends. She spent over 40 years as a Registered Nurse Manager at Pennsylvania Hospital, Jefferson Hospital and a few years as a staff nurse at Orthopedic Surgery Centers in the New Jersey area. She also spent several years as a surgical nurse for various orthopedic surgeons. Jackie graduated from West Catholic High School and later attended Community College of Philadelphia where she received her associate’s degree in nursing. In her spare time, she traveled the globe to Hawaii, Belize, Cozumel, and the Bahamas, and many other islands in the Caribbean. When she wasn't traveling, she line-danced across the tri-state area busting a move and swaying her hips to the latest songs. She had an abundance of friends between work and line dancing Jackie was spicy, full of sass, and was quick to give the side eye. She was thorough and didn't take nonsense from anyone! If she didn't say it, she sure showed it on her face. She bragged about Denzel and Siobhan as a proud mother would and was absolutely in love with her first grandson Kai. Though she didn't get the chance to meet her 2nd grandchild, she will for sure be watching from above. In September 2023, she was diagnosed with cancer and was determined to fight with everything she had. Even through her treatments, it didn't stop her from hitting the slots. She would often say “I wanna push some buttons” There was even a moment of after getting discharged from the hospital, that same day she hit for over a $1,000! Towards the very end, as she began to finally rest with Denzel and Siobahn beside her, she still had a strong heartbeat! It was pure determination to go out strong! The definition of JACKIE GOT SOUL! Jacquelyn will be forever loved by her children Denzel Teagle and Siobahn “Toot” Teagle: grandchildren, Kai and one on the way: sister, Sharon; cousin, Eli; nieces Deanna, Renita and Christine; as well as many loving cousins. nieces, and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Isaac and Muriel Lewis and sister, Karen Taylor. Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing on Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 2 to 3 PM at Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Road in Newark, where a funeral service will be held at 3 AM. Interment will be private. For directions or to send an online condolence please visit www.stranofeeley.com

Jacquelyn R. Nichols

September 19, 1957 - May 28, 2024

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