EDMESTON - Jacqueline B. Mayne, 89, of Edmeston, met Jesus face-to-face on Dec. 4, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

"But best of all, the wonders, as I cross death's cold, dark sea, will be his beautiful nail-pierced hands reaching out to welcome me."

Jacqueline was born on Feb. 9, 1933, in White Plains, the daughter of the late William Vankirk and Marianna Elizabeth Foster Kinch.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a son-in-law, Lamont "Monty" Smith; and granddaughter, Ericka Bolton.

She is survived by her husband, James L Mayne, who she married on July 26, 1952; sons, James E. "Bub" Mayne of Edmeston and Dewey VanNort and his family of Rochester; daughters, Demi (Tom) Bolton of Burlington, Gail Smith of Edmeston, Teri (Jay) Henderson of Burlington Flats, and Joyce (Terry) Swertfager of New Berlin; brother, William (Vinh) Kinch of California; eight grandchildren; two nieces; and one nephew.

Jacqueline came to Edmeston in 1945, and graduated from Edmeston Central School in 1950. It was there, she met the love of her life, James. Following their marriage, she worked on the family farm, raised their children and held many jobs in the community. In addition to being the church secretary of the Second Baptist Church for more than 40 years, she was an Avon representative, worked at the local health care center, and for the Board of Elections, to name a few. She was a Jackie of all trades! She was also a longtime member of Burlington Flats Baptist Church.

Calling hours will be from noon until 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, at Burlington Flats Baptist Church. A celebration of her life will follow at 2 p.m. at the church.

Interment will be in Edmeston Union Cemetery at a later date.

Donations may be made to the Burlington Flats Baptist Church or Helios Care in loving memory of Jackie.

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