Jacqueline J. Abrams

Jacqueline J. Abrams, 79, passed away October 29, 2026. She was born in Cleveland, OH to the late Albert and Hilda (Pailet) Abrams and was a Medina High School graduate. She earned a Master’s degree in the honors program in sociology from the University of Akron and retired from CSB as a social worker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Lynne Sylvester, Leonard Abrams, Marcia Jaffe, and niece Suzanne Sylvester McAuliffe. She is survived by her children, Adrienne Pursley (Mike Kyle) and Mark (Sue) Pursley; Lauren (Pierre) Tannous, Jenna (James) Huss, Renee Dougherty (Mike Boggs), Tessa Dougherty, Kyle Pursley (Emma Metzler), Daniel Tarver and Matthew Tarver; great-grandchildren, Amaya, Tristan, and Mireille Tannous, Archer Huss, and Ayla Boggs; and many loving relatives and friends. She was a friend of Bill W's for 36 years.

Jackie loved her rescue fur babies and has been united with Bentley in heaven and leaves behind her beloved Sadie.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to:

Pet Guard Clinic

4040 State Rd.

Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2026 from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. at:

Eckard Baldwin Funeral Home and Chapel

760 E. Market St.

Akron, OH 44305

Immediately following will be a service for family only.

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