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Jacqueline Lea King (born Jacqueline Lea Ramsey), November 9, 1939 - April 20, 2025.

Jacqueline Lea King, affectionately known as "Jackie" or "Grammy," passed away peacefully at her home in District Heights, MD, under the love and care of her children.

Born in Six, West Virginia, and raised in Washington, she was a proud Washingtonian, a graduate of Spingarn High School and studied Life Sciences at Howard University.

Jackie enjoyed a lifelong, fulfilling career in the medical field as a histology technician at DC General, Holy Cross and Greater Southeast hospitals, until her retirement.

A fine art enthusiast and collector, Jackie found beauty in art and nature. Her selfless spirit was a blessing to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. No matter who it was, her infectious smile would welcome you with a meal, hug, glass of wine, or whatever you needed at that time.

Jackie was a humble person and loved her independence. Despite her Parkinson's diagnosis in 2017, she remained true to herself and never missed a beat. She had her standing routine until her body no longer allowed her to do so, from driving to get her coffee at Dunkin Donuts to getting her weekly groceries. Although small in scale, those little things brought her so much joy. She lived a life full of love and happiness, which is the true mark of a beautiful life.

She was a devoted and loving mother to four, a grandmother to eight, and great-grandmother to thirteen. Jackie is survived by a host of relatives and friends who will cherish her glowing memory.