Mary Jacqueline "Jackie" Wareham, of Mathews, Va., departed this earth on Sunday, March 25, 2012, to begin her everlasting life with her Savior.

She was born on May 13, 1928.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Wareham, and parents, Marion Ray Hurst and Alice L. Hurst, and a brother, Marion Ray Hurst Jr.

She is survived by her daughter, Rosemary Wareham of Mathews, and a brother, Stephen Hurst, his wife Linda and nephews, Jason and Stephen of North Carolina. She is also survived by her extended family including cousins who are more like brothers and sisters, and a very special aunt, Iris Hazel Hurst of Mathews.

Jackie graduated from Maury High School in Norfolk, Va., and Michael Reese School of Nursing. She was retired from the Department of Navy with 33 years of service. She was also one of the founders of the Scottish Society of Tidewater and the Institute of Scottish Studies.

Her memorial service will be held on Friday, March 30, 2012, at Ware Episcopal Church in Gloucester, Va., at 11 a.m.

Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Mathews, is in charge of the arrangements.