Jacqueline “Jackie” M. Collier, 74, of Frankfort, passed away November 10, 2026 at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. She was born on December 7, 1951 in Ohio to John McGill Jr. and Geraldine (Ruffner) McGill. She married David A. Collier on May 18, 1974 in Youngstown, Ohio and he preceded her in death on February 28, 2016.
Jackie was a 1969 graduate of Girard High School and earned her Registered Nursing degree from St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in 1972. She worked as a nurse for over 20 years, working in newborn nurseries in Ohio and Kentucky. She also worked for the Area Agency on Aging in Ohio. She was a member of Community Christian Church and her husband had ministered in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, including Colfax Christian Church. Jackie loved working in the church and enjoyed reading, flower gardening, and bird watching, especially her hummingbirds.
Surviving are her children: DJ (Lindsay) Collier of Cincinnati, OH and Jodie Collier of Frankfort, her sisters: Leah Miller and Patti Boshane both of New York state, along with her grandchildren: Keaghan and Gwen Collier of Columbus, OH and Ruby Collier of Cincinnati, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and her brother: Bob Sadler.
A Celebration of Jackie’s life will be held at a later date. Archer-Weston Funeral & Cremation Center and Clinton County Crematory, 501 East Clinton Street, Frankfort is honored to assist the Collier family. Memorial Donations may be made in Jackie’s honor to COACH Kids of Clinton County, 5 West Clinton Street, Frankfort, IN 46041. Please visit archerweston.com, where you may share a message with the family.