Jacquelyn Faulkner Keller, 84, lovingly known as Gigi, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, surrounded by her children. Jackie was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Harry Keller; her parents, Jack and Nan Faulkner; her sister, Shirley; and her grandsons, Caleb Topping and Kenneth Keller. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children, Kathe Barnes (John), Charlene Gleaton, Harry “Bubba” Keller, and Linda Keller. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Chris Keller (Jordyn), Taylor Curtis (Tyler), Travis Gleaton (Mary Alice), Jesse Keller, Amanda Keller (Marcus), and Dwight Keller (Brittany), and 13 great-grandchildren, Ryanne, Emmi, Lily, Finn, Mason, Molly, Mia, Miles, Chevy, Chance, Carter, MJ, and McKinley. She is also survived by three stepsiblings, Kathleen Garrison, Terry Rogers, and Ricky Rogers, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 27, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Peninsula Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, October 28, at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home, with burial following at 11:00 a.m. at Peninsula Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in honor of Jacquelyn Keller. Jackie’s family would like to thank the nurses, doctors, and staff at Mary Immaculate Hospital and Heartland Hospice who provided such special care to her and helped us navigate through this difficult time.
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Jackie was my dearest and most precious friend for 79 years. We shared our lives together through good times and bad but we always had each other. Nothing was more important to her than her family. She was my family and I will miss her. In my heart 💔 always