Jacquelyn Delores Knight Roach Horne

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Celebrating the life of
Jacquelyn Delores Knight Roach HorneFebruary 24, 1931 - October 15, 2016

SAVANNAH – Jackie Horne, 85, of Wilmington Island, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016, in Savannah.

Jackie was born and raised in the Leefield Community of Bulloch County, and spent her married life on Wilmington Island. Jackie graduated from Brooklet High School and Georgia Teachers College, with a B.S. Degree in Business Education with a Minor in Music. She also received her Master of Business Administration from Georgia Southern University. Jackie taught Business Administration in Jenkins High School for 10 years. During those years, she served as president of GA Vocational Association of GA in 1969. She was the first vocational office training teacher in Chatham County and a life member of the National Vocation Association.

In 1963, Jackie and her then husband, Alex Roach, started a church mission in their home on Wilmington Island Road. Jackie was the church pianist, and the church grew to become The Baptist Church of the Islands.

She loved people and touched the lives of many individuals as an educator and later as a Realtor. Before leaving her high school teaching career, she obtained a Georgia Real Estate license and opened “Jackie Roach Realty”. Jackie became the first Realtor to open a Real Estate School in Savannah taught the class for 16 years.

Jackie later became a member & Sunday School teacher at Wilmington Island Methodist Church with her husband Loring Horne. Over the next 30 years, Jackie enjoyed a long and distinguished real estate career which included being President of the Georgia Women’s Council of Realtors in 1976; Vice President of the Savannah Board of Realtors; a constant member of the “Million Dollar Club”; Director of the Georgia Association of Realtors; and working to establish the “Multiple Listing Service of Savannah”. Jackie closed her company in 1992 and became an Associate Broker with Cora Bett Thomas Realty until her retirement in 1995.

Jackie’s greatest accomplishment in life was her family. She is survived by her husband, Loring C. Horne; her daughter, Kathy Roach Griner; grandsons, Chris and Kevin Roach; step-grandchildren, Brandon (wife Amanda) and Amanda Woods; step-great-grandchildren, Ella Kate & Palmer Woods, all of Savannah. Also surviving are her sisters, Sue Knight Ryals of Brooklet, Betty Knight Minick of Statesboro, Dot Knight Fordham of Helen and Jannel Knight Starling of Brooklet; her step-sister, Sandra Hart Peebles of Hilton Head Island, SC; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Horne was preceded in death by her son, Andrew Allen Roach, her first husband, Alex Roach, her parents, Andrew J. Knight and Lorene Bradley Knight Hart; her step-daughter, Jean Horne Woods, and her step-father, Oscar Hart.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6-8pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at Brooklet Primitive Baptist Church followed by interment in Brooklet City Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the many caregivers that participated in caring for Jackie through her years of illness.

Remembrances may be made to the church or charity of your choice.

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Dear Loring and Kathy I was sorry to hear of your lose.She was a major influence in my life and I will be eternally grateful to call her one of my dearest friends. May the good Lords perpetual llight shine upon her and bring the both of you peace. Her thoughts will be with me for a long time to come. God Bless you both, Sal Pestritto

- Salvatore Pestritto , Laguna Niguel, CA

Jackie Horne traipsed through numerous buildings with me to find the perfect first home of SCAD. She was a knowledgeable realtor, always in good spirits, and gave invaluable advice as we were inventing SCAD in Savannah. I will always gratefully remember Jackie.

- Paula Wallace, Savannah, GA

Jackie was such a beautiful and strong member of the community. Her love and generosity will be missed.

- pamela Ryals lamas, sav, ga

So very sorry to learn of Mrs. Horne's passing. We rented her little cottage by the road in front of their house on the river back in the 1990s. She was always so sweet and kind and we will always have wonderful memories of her and Mr. Horne.

- Laura Findley, Ellabell , Ga

Kathy, my family and I send deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers to you & your family at this time. We've been friends for so many years & have many wonderful memories of your Mom. I am so glad I had the opportunity to speak with her recently, and I'll always remember how kind she was. Love from all of us.

- Holly Golden Roberts, Hardeeville, SC

Kathy, We send our deepest condolences during your time of grief. We all will continue to pray for your strength during this time. It has been a pleasure sharing memories and caring for in her final days. Be Blessed

- Kia & Tab Collins & Carolyn Singleton & Doris Mason Family, Savannah, GA

Dear Kathy, What very sad news to hear of your Mother's passing. I remember her with great fondness. Sending prayers for comfort and peace as you navigate this sea of grief. Sincerely, Suzanne

- Suzanne Stover, Savannah, Ga

Mrs. Roach/Horne mentored me and taught me so much when I was in Jenkins High School business classes. She was always a great influence in my life and my career of 52 years in the corporate world. She will be missed.

- Brenda McGaughey Elmgren, Statesboro, GA

Kathy, we all have very fond memories of your mother. Mama thought the world of her. We will see you at the funeral.

- Gloria and Jim Leeb, Statesboro, GA

Cathy and all - please know we are sending you hugs and wish we could be there to honor Jackie.

- Anne Horne Welch & Richard, Prattville, AL