Jacqueline "Jackie" Purdue

Jackie Purdue, 66, of Earlville passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, at UnityPoint Health-Meriter in Madison, WI. She was born October 26, 1957, in Auroa, IL. The daughter of Charles and Florence Riis. Jackie loved being home with her kids and grandkids. Jackie was very passionate about her creativity which included sewing cloths for kids, making Barbie clothes, crocheting blankets, macro may, and making bracelets and keychains to give to the nurses. She was an amazing cook and had a green thumb with plants inside and out.

She is survived by her six children, Nikki (Andre) Carriere of Sugar Grove, IL, Douglas Purdue, David Purdue, Derek Purdue, Josh Thomas, and Victoria Leonard of Earlville, IL; grandchildren, Austin Purdue, James Purdue, and Cora McGava; her nephew, Nick and numerous extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Charles E. Riis, Jr and Shirley M. Burton.

Per Jackie’s request, services will be private. Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com

Hanley-Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
407 S. Ottawa St. ~ PO Box 808
Earlville, IL 60518
815-246-6491