Jacqueline Kay Poling, 55, Warsaw, passed away at 8:06 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
She was born June 20, 1962, in Warsaw, to Steve and Roberta “Bert” Shepherd Bradford. On Oct. 4, 1980, in Warsaw, she was united in marriage to Mark Poling.
A lifelong resident of Warsaw, she graduated from Warsaw Community High School in 1980. She was first and foremost a loving and caring wife, mom and Nana, always putting family before work.
She was formerly employed by First National Bank of Warsaw, Warsaw Community Schools Transportation Department as a bus driver for 11 years, and Bath and Body Works of Warsaw as an associate; according to family, she was the “Boss” for Poling and Son Excavating.
She enjoyed fishing and camping with her soulmate, family trips, helping in the Hogs R Wild food truck and the Repurpose Room with her children, and never passed up a trip or vacation with her mom.
Survivors include her husband, Mark Poling, Warsaw; and children Amie (Zach) Nelson, Amanda (Jason) Waddle and Mark B. (Amanda) Poling, all of Warsaw. In addition, her mother, Roberta “Bert” Bradford, Warsaw; a brother, Stephen (Hilary) Bradford, Dove Canyon, Calif.; father-in-law, Merl (companion Polly) Poling, Warsaw; mother-in-law, Janice Black, Warsaw; and brother-in-law, Steve (and companion Shelly) Poling, Warsaw also survive. Furthermore, she is survived by her grandchildren: Kanton, Claire and Lyla Jane Waddle; Reed, Grady and Darline Nelson; and Corbin Poling. She is also survived by nieces and nephews: Kara (Ben) Grubbs, Brice Poling, Elizabeth (Austin) Lyman, Mary Bradford and Jon Bradford.
She was preceded by her father, Steve, on Oct. 30, 2007.
Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Oct. 20, at First Freewill Baptist Church, 58 W. CR 700S, Claypool.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, with calling one hour prior, with Pastors Tim Kumfer and Terry Bradford officiating. Interment will be private.
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Memorials to Steve Bradford Memorial Fund (benefiting kids in Kosciusko County) in care of Kosciusko Community Foundation, 102 E. Market St., Warsaw, IN 46580.
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