Jacalyn Kay Etheredge-Stout passed away Friday January 2, 2026, 

peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous

year-long battle with brain cancer.

Crowned The Queen of Green in high school, she carried that passion for

her beloved community throughout her life, serving in numerous city

volunteer roles and most notably as President of the Green Alumni

Association. Her commitment to others was steadfast, heartfelt, and deeply

impactful.

Jackie embraced life with an unbreakable spirit. A natural entrepreneur, she

built businesses with determination and creativity. During her 30+ years in

California, she also explored acting, yet another reflection of her

adventurous nature. She loved her friends, cherished her family, and poured

her heart into renovating her farmhouse. Above all, her most treasured role

was being "Grandma" to her beloved grandchildren, James and Bo.

Jackie was deeply loved by all who knew her, and her warmth, courage, and

joy will be profoundly missed.

She is survived by her children, Justin & Zac Stout, Jena Gardner, her 

son-in-law Gary Gardner, the father of her children, Gary Stout and her 

grandchildren James and Bo Gardner. She is also survived by her siblings 

Larry, Scott, and Steve Etheredge, her sister Jill McKay, her 

sisters-in-law Karen and Janet Etheredge and Mary McKay, her 

brother-in-law Mark McKay, and her many nieces and nephews: Amanda 

& Jim Whitmore, Alison Stout, Susan & Corey Stick, Megan McKay,

Morgan & Jason Meyer, Lindsay McKay, Katie & Adam Fetty, Brian

Etheredge, and Miranda Etheredge.

Jackie's life was a testament to love, resilience, and community. Her legacy

will continue in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.

Waltner-Simchak Funeral Home
330-455-0293