Jacalyn Mae Mueller

Jacalyn Mae Mueller, 72, of Jackson, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on May 21, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, MO, she was the cherished daughter of Robert E Edwards and Betty J Cutright. On July 22, 1967, Jacalyn married the love of her life, Delbert R. Mueller, and together they built a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering faith. Jacalyn touched the lives of many through her dedication and service in various capacities. She worked as a cook at Alma Schrader School as well as Cape Senior Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. Her compassionate spirit extended to volunteering at St. Francis Medical Center in the Stephen Ministries and as a hospice volunteer at VNA, where she provided comfort and support to those in need. As a devoted member and Pastor's wife of The Church of Jesus Christ in Jackson, Jacalyn found solace in her faith, having been saved and filled with the Holy Ghost in 1975. Jacalyn is survived by her loving children, William Joseph Mueller, James Roy Mueller, and daughter Cindy (Albert) Sadler of Jackson, MO. She leaves behind three grandchildren, Timothy (Steph) Sadler, Steven (Bridgett) Sadler, Rachel (Brian) Koerner, and a sister, Robin (Randy) Overkamp, and a brother, David Edwards. Also mourning her loss are three brothers-in-law, Marty (Dess) Mueller, David (Chris) Mueller, Charles Retherford, a sister-in-law Carolyn Kissiar as well as numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, church family, and friends. Jacalyn faced the challenges of Multiple Myeloma Cancer for 7 1/2 years with incredible strength, relying on the daily inspiration drawn from her unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. She found solace and courage in her beliefs, which sustained her throughout her battle. Preceding her in death are her father, Robert E Edwards, grandparents Hazel and Bob Kauffman, brother Robert (Butch) Edwards, grandson Aaron Lee Sadler, mother and father-in-law Erna and Elroy Mueller, two sisters-in-law, Gladys Retherford and Marilyn Dodd, and two brothers-in-law, Larry Kissiar and Ed Dodd. Other family members include Ernest Cutright, Roy, and Shirley Cutright, and nephews Roy Lee and Doyle Cutright. Jesus Christ gave her strength daily. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at The Church of Jesus Christ in Jackson, Missouri Funeral Service will be at 1:00 pm Saturday, December 16, 2023, at The Church of Jesus Christ in Jackson with Jerry Stafford officiating. Burial will be at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson. Memorial contributions may be given to The Church Of Jesus Christ. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Jackson is in charge of arrangements.

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Jacalyn Mae Mueller

May 21, 1951 - December 11, 2023