Jacqueline "Jackie" Hart Lookabill

Our beloved Jacqueline "Jackie" Lookabill, 80, of Charlotte passed from this life on August 23, 2016 and is now enjoying Eternal Paradise in the loving care of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She is survived by her husband, Gene Lookabill, daughter, LaGena Lookabill Greene (Daniel), and son, Gene Lookabill, II. She was born in Statesville, NC to Jack and Josephine Hart and moved with her family to Charlotte as a child. She worshipped at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church and attended school there. Jackie graduated from Central High School in 1954 where she enjoyed being a cheerleader and majorette and was named "Most Popular" and Central High "Beauty." We've admired her through the years that she was even more beautiful on the inside...a joyful, humble hearted servant to her family, friends and those in need. Jackie attended Kings Business College and then worked as a legal secretary, where her sharp business sense and rapid typing skills made her a valuable asset at a prominent law firm. She married her high school sweetheart, Gene on August 24, 1958 and the Lord blessed them with 57 years and 364 days of marriage! When her children were born, Jackie fulfilled the highest calling of being a stay at home mom. She treasured quality time with her family hiking and having picnics in the mountains, riding bikes on the beach and taking in the sunsets. She relished dancing with her husband and jazzercise with friends. She was a member of The Mountainbrook Garden Club and enjoyed sharing her blue hydrangeas with neighbors. She was a great cook and made dinners a meaningful time of sharing. Jackie and Gene were active members of Myers Park Methodist Church for many years then attended Calvary Church, where she and LaGena took a trip to the Holy Land with Dr. Ross and Carol Rhoads. Later they enjoyed David Chadwick's preaching at Forest Hill Church and most recently Dr. Mike Ross's sermons at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews. Jackie will be most remembered for her contagious joy, humility and authenticity. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Christ Covenant Church: 800 Fullwood Lane, Matthews, NC. 28105. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 11:00 AM at McEwen Funeral Service Pineville Chapel, 10500 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28210. A private burial was held on Saturday, August 27, 2016. Online condolences can be left at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com.