Jacqueline Ann Moll, 84, of Ottumwa died at 6:58 a.m. April 4, 2025 at Ottumwa Regional Health Center.
She was born February 26, 1941 in Ottumwa to John William “Jack” and Louise Martin Moll.
A graduate of Ottumwa Heights in 1959, Jackie graduated from St. Joesph’s School of Nursing in 1962 and later earned her BSN from Marycrest College. She was a nursing instructor and a director of various departments throughout her career at St. Joseph Hospital and later at Ottumwa Regional Health Center.
She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Jackie was a wonderful caregiver for her parents and her aunts. She loved spending time with friends and loved her nieces and nephews. Jackie enjoyed gardening and grew the best tasting tomatoes. She also enjoyed entertaining on Christmas but her favorite holiday was St. Patrick’s Day. Jackie was a Notre Dame fan, especially women’s basketball.
Surviving are her sisters, Mary (Dr. Michael) Shaeffer of Ottumwa and Jeanne Rash of Normal, IL; nieces and nephews, Jessica Rash Wilkins, Mick Shaeffer and Dr. Patrick P.J. Shaeffer.
She was preceded in death by her parents; infant brother, John Michael Moll; and brother-in-law, Roy Rash.
Visitation will be open at 11 a.m. Friday April 11th at Reece Funeral Home. A Christian Wake will be held at 4:30 p.m. Friday At Reece Funeral Home with family present to greet friends until 6:30 p.m. Friday.
Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday April 12th at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Joseph Sia presiding. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
