Jacqueline "Jackie" Menslage, 84, lifelong resident of South Boston passed peacefully after a long illness on May 18th, 2026. Mother of Jill (Menslage) Wilson and her husband, Frank, of South Boston and grandmother of Annie Wilson, South Boston.
A personal letter from Annie
" Hi Nanie,
I have gratuitously taken up the privilege of obtaining wicker baskets in all shapes and sizes and have really grown to appreciate them as you did. I guess I have your knack for decorating. Your backyard "tree" will fondly be taken care of, and a small garden is being grown that you would've loved to plant and weed, and I promise to always keep the whiskey barrel filled with colorful flowers for you. Dusting duties will continue to be carried out, and your comfy armchair in the parlor will remain empty for you to sit in. I will always look up to your quiet dignity, soft kindness, overwhelming acceptance, and grace. You taught us all to learn from the past, but to always move on from it when things no longer serve us . Your acts to help others and love for children never went unnoticed. You had a way with people; everyone loved you. I am so proud to call you my grandmother. I hope that you have a grand time dancing on the clouds. The Hallmark Channel will stay on for you and a word search and a book will remain by your chair when you are ready to visit. I'll be waiting patiently.
With love and prayers always, Annie"
Jackie will be joining her older sister, Ann, and younger brother John "Butch", as well as her parents, Anna and John.
Visitation hours will be held at Casper Funeral Home on Friday, May 29th between 11am-12:30pm.
Followed by a private burial.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Jackie's memory to St.Jude's Children's Hospital which was so dear to Jackie's heart