Jacqueline D. McLaughlin

Jacqueline D. (Adams) McLaughlin, 83, loving mother and grandmother, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 after a long battle with breast cancer, multiple sclerosis, and diabetes. Jackie will be remembered for her unyielding love and dedication to her family, unmatched determination, and sheer will to overcome any life obstacle without complaint. She had an incredibly generous heart and was always the first to quietly offer gifts of time and help to whomever, wherever, and whenever it was needed. Born to Earl and Doris (Wagner) Adams in Mason WV, Jackie grew up helping to work long hours on the family farm in Southeastern Ohio until she graduated from Racine HS and left to pursue her education degree as a Bobcat at Ohio University. After moving to Columbus post college, she met her late husband Wayne McLaughlin, who she happily married in 1967. They later moved to Sunbury in 1977 to raise their family on seven beautiful acres in the country with an array of horses, cattle, sheep, and beloved dogs and cats. She loved spending hours mowing grass, gardening, and enjoying the beauty of the outdoors. A life-long learner herself, she taught grades 4th-6th for 37 years in both Upper Arlington and Big Walnut School Districts where she strove to make a difference in the lives of so many of her students and fellow staff. Friendships she made over those years remain cherished today. After retirement, she took enormous joy in spending as much time as possible with her 3 beloved grandchildren. She was sadly preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Doris Adams; brother, James Adams; and husband, Wayne McLaughlin. She is survived by loving daughters, Mindi Foth and Megan Koontz; son-in-law, Mike Foth; and grandchildren, Claire (Evan), Brandon, and Ava Foth. Calling hours will be held from 2-4:30pm on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Rutherford Funeral Home at Powell, 450 West Olentangy St., Powell, OH 43065, followed by a brief Celebration Of Life Service for any who wish to attend. In lieu of flowers, please consider a charitable donation in Jackie’s memory to help support: The Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research, Fund # 313899, c/o The Ohio State University Foundation, University Square North, 14 E. 15th Ave., Columbus, OH 43201 or at: https://www.giveto.osu.edu/makeagift/details/313899 .

Jacqueline D. McLaughlin

March 10, 1940 - August 14, 2023