Jacqueline McCoy January was born on December 21, 1939 to the late Birden and Lovie McCoy in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She departed this life at her home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday March 23, 2024 after an extended illness.

Jackie, as she was called, was born and raised in Winston Salem. She graduated from Carver Consolidated School in the class of 1958. As a child she was energetic and adventurous. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing, and having fun with her brothers and sisters. After high school, Jackie married and later moved to the Washington, DC area where she became the proud mother of 3 beautiful children.

Jackie will always be remembered as a dynamic and determined woman. She graduated from the University of the District of Columbia after dedicating 30 years to raising her family. She worked for many years at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Later, she transferred to the National Institute of Health where she retired after 35 years of federal service. Jackie was a devout Christian who enjoyed serving others. She loved the Lord and her church.

While in the DC area she was a member of Gethsemane United Methodist Church where she was involved in many ministries, i.e. the United Methodist Women (United Women of Faith), chancellor choir, senior liturgical dancers, community service, and she enjoyed attending the many retreats held by the Church throughout the years.

After retiring, Jackie moved back to Winston Salem with her late husband James January. She was excited about returning to her family's home church Saint's Home United Methodist. She became involved in many of the ministries there as well, such as the choir, serving the homeless, singing in the community choir, volunteering in community services, and holiday caroling just to name a few.

In 2015, Jackie authored a book, Memoirs of Mother Love, in memory of her Mom and Dad, dedicated to her loved ones, and her interest as a family historian. Jackie lived a full and wonderful life working on sewing projects, tending to her garden, and cooking delicious meals for her nearest and dearest.

Jackie is survived by her three children, Valencia Reid, Allen Reid (Sheila), and Cheryl Reid; four, grandchildren, Solomon Martinez, Ashaki Reid, Ian Agbele, and Ava Reid; two great-grandchildren, Peyton and Jeweliana; eleven siblings, Wilbur McCoy (Nancy), Lillie Belle Henderson, Anita Anderson, Yvonne Wingfield, Sheila Grisard (Bert), Brenda Hunter (Arlanders), Jerry Dean, Steven McCoy (Stephanie), Paula McCoy, Paulette Spencer (George), J. Bernard McCoy; goddaughters, Kyme and E'Nya Williamson; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friends.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Monday, April 8, 2024 at St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 1840 Butler Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107. Interment will follow at 1:00pm in Salisbury National Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 10:00am until 11:00am on Monday at the Church.