Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann Ramsten, age 77, of Stuart, Florida, went home to be with our Lord on April 26, 2020.  On her road to recovery from liver cancer, she passed away unexpectedly in her sleep.

Born in Warsaw, Indiana, on November 20, 1942, she was the loving daughter of Norman Kelly and Vereen Warren Kelly, and a doting sister to her brothers David and Daniel Kelly.  All preceded her in death.

She graduated in 1961 from Warsaw High School in Warsaw, IN and attended Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa.

She was classy and sassy.  Dog lover to the max.  She loved lunches out with friends, winning at bingo, and playing bridge.  Being crafty and artistic were her God-given talents.  Crafting and knitting were just a few of her hobbies.  Her knitting specialty was making wash cloths and scrubbies.  Sharing them with others gave her great joy.  Volunteering at the animal shelter was a gratifying way for her to spend time with the animals and with her friends.  Jackie was fiercely independent as well as energetic, kind, positive and strong.  She was always sharing with someone a "Bless your heart."

Jackie had a deep love for her family and friends.  Her pride and joy were her daughters and grandchildren.  She was a devoted and loving mother and "Grammy" who will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her daughters:  Salli Kelchner Dougas, husband Pete; Kelly Kelchner Pearson; Julie Kelchner Cushing, husband Sean; and her 7 grandchildren:  Nicholas, Emily and Anna Bougas; Spencer and Jacob Pearson,; Zach and Leah Cushing;  and all her grand-pups, which are too many to list.

Loving contributions can be made to the memory of Jackie Ramsten at Humane Society of the Treasure Coast:  4100 SW Leighton Farm Road, Palm City, FL 34990.  *Contact is Courtney Zanetti.  Website:  hstc1.org.

Due to the corona virus, we will celebrate Jackie's life at a future date.  She will be buried at her family's plot at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, IN.

"Those we love do not go away.  They walk beside us every day.  Take time to see them.  Take time to hear them.  They are always near...very much loved...very much missed and so very dear."