Jacqueline B. Wilkinson, MSW, LCSW, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, at her residence.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Emma Jean Bradshaw (Triplett) and Theophilus Bradshaw, and graduated from Hughes High School, Class of 1979. Jacqueline later moved to and lived out her life in Indianapolis, where she grew deeper in her faith, education, and career. Jacqueline symbolized her dedication to Jehovah Nov 12, 1983. She faithfully served as a Regular Auxiliary Pioneer while attending the Glendale Congregation.

Jacqueline earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Indiana University – Indianapolis. After earning her Masters, she worked at Adult & Child Mental Health Center for 10 years and retired from Indianapolis Public Schools. Throughout her career, she was a strong advocate for her clients when working as a Social Worker and Clinical Therapist.

Jackie was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, niece and aunt, affectionately known as Aunt Jackie She loved to swim, play pickleball, basketball, and jacks. She enjoyed clearance shopping and reveled in getting Manager's Specials from Kroger. She enjoyed her “Jackie Burgers”, Queen City Mets from Cincy (if you know, you know), and recently got invested in Only Murders in the Building. Taking care of her yard and hanging laundry out to dry on the clothesline (with wooden clothespins) brought her joy.

She is survived by her children, Dr. Jakeisha Bell-Robinson (Julian), William Bell III (Victoria), and Theophilus Wilkinson; her grandchildren, Langston, Ellington, Jillian, Myah, Julian Jr., William IV, and Nadiah; and her siblings, Marilyn, Monica, Morris, and Theophilus.

"When anxieties overwhelmed me You comforted and soothed me."

Psalms 94:19

A wake is scheduled for Friday, February 6, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Indiana Funeral Care located at 8151 Allisonville Road, 46250; a burial will take place at 2:30 at Oaklawn Memorial Garden, 9700 Allisonville Rd., 46250. Although there will not be a procession, you are welcome to join us. A memorial service to celebrate Jacqueline’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, located at 6325 Rucker Rd, 46220. A repast will take place on February 7th, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., MCL Restaurant, 5520 Castleton Corner Ln, 46250.

Jacqueline will be remembered for her tenacity, her commitment to education, and empowering women (Girl Power!), as well as the impact she had on those she encountered.

The Family of Jacqueline Wilkinson wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many comforting messages, prayers, meals and other expressions of kindness and concern shown at this time in thought and deed. May Jehovah continue to comfort us all as we look forward to seeing Jackie again in paradise - soon.