The world lost a much loved wife, mother, and friend -Jacqueline "Jacki" Christine Stiefel entered through the gates of Heaven on June 22, 2024, surrounded by her daughter, Krista, and several close friends. She was born in Queens, New York on February 28,1951 and moved to Lakeland for college, where she met the absolute love of her life - Terry M. Stiefel. She had a deep love of education and enjoyed her long teaching career within the Polk County School System. She loved God with all her heart and was an active member within the Victory Church community for several decades. She smiled at anyone and everyone, offered words of encouragement to those in need, and was the embodiment of Luke 6:31. There is no doubt Heaven is rejoicing her arrival and after 9 years she is finally reunited with her husband, Terry.

Public visitation will begin at 10:30AM at Victory Church - Light of Lights Chapel on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Her celebration of life will begin at 12PM. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Her daughter also requests you consider donating a pint of blood in her honor.