of Little Rock, AR

March 1, 1949 - January 11, 2022

Jacqulin (''Jackie'') Ann Dicus, age 72, of Little Rock, AR transitioned to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Jackie was born on March 1, 1949 to the late Herschel Forrest Jackson and Mary Anna Allman Jackson. She is survived by her children Tony Allman Dicus and Ashley Renee' Dicus. Sisters, Janet Gail Winkler (Francis), Brenda Joy Swindell (Raymond) and nephews Matthew Stephen Winkler and James Raymond Swindell.

Jackie graduated from Little Rock Central High School in 1967. She completed 2 years of business school before starting her career in 1970. Her career began with the Arkansas State Bank Department. She was hired by Commissioner Harvey Adams, as a secretary. During Jackie's twenty-eight years with the Bank Department, she served under five different Banking Commissioners. She retired in March 1998 as the Director of Administrative Services. Jackie was also a member of Parkway Place Baptist Church, where she loved worshiping with her church family.

Jackie's most fulfilling role started in 1976, when Tony was born, and then soon following, the birth of Ashley in 1981. Jackie was a solid and supportive foundation in her children's lives. She loved being a mother. Jackie wanted her children to know they were always supported, loved and cherished. As a mom, she enjoyed volunteering at school events, driving them to summer camp, and never missed watching their ice-skating practices or competitions. She felt sports would give her children life skills. Hard work, practice and determination is something you can carry with you forever. She also ensured that her children had an educational foundation, but reserved time for fun with friends as well.

In addition to being a great mom, Jackie was a great aunt. She had two lively nephews that kept her on her toes. Always spoiling them and doing all the things aunts are supposed to do. Whether it be giving them their first taco or teaching them the phrase ''God Bless America'', Jackie was there for anything they needed.

In her spare time, she enjoyed various hobbies. Traveling to the beach or the lake in Hot Springs. If there was sand, sun and water she was happy. Jackie showed her family and friends love by cooking and baking. Big meals for the family, cookies, cakes, or her infamous ''Red Jell-O''. She enrolled in Wilton's cake decorating course and surprised her family and friends with her beautifully decorated works of art. Jackie was just a master in the kitchen. Of all the hobbies that Jackie had, the most favorite one would have to be reading any biography that she could get her hands on. The number of biographies that were read over her lifetime may never be known; however, she could read through them faster than a newspaper on a Sunday morning.

Through the later part of her life, Jackie dealt with chronic illness. There were many ups and downs, successes and setbacks during this time. No matter the battle that was being faced, Jackie handled them all with strength, grace and the support of her faith and family. Her life was a living example of her favorite Bible verse, Philippians 4:13 ''I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me''

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
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