Jacquelyn "Jackie" Ann Eberly Obit

JACKQUELYNN ANN EBERLY, 21, of Crosby, better known to those who loved her as Jackie, Peanut, Jack or Jackson passed away in her sleep Aug. 8, 2025. She was born April 21, 2004 in Brainerd. She grew up in Crosby surrounded by the love of her parents, Amy Ross and Tony and Sarah Eisenmenger. She attended school in Crosby-Ironton where she made many, many friends with her infectious smile and joyous personality. She loved participating in Special Olympics specifically track and field, bowling and basketball where she helped her team go to State. Her dislike for the cold never stopped her from enjoying the winter carnival at camp confidence every year with her classmates. After graduating high school in 2022, she participated in the Atlas program in Brainerd while continuing to bowl with her Special Olympic team. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing games, taking her dolls for walks to visit the neighbors, garage sales, watching her favorite shows, bowling, spending time with her friends and family, and being in the kitchen helping whenever she could. Her love for people and her “gift of gab” brought many people into her life. She loved children and could be seen playing with them at any get-together. She is survived by her parents, Amy Ross of Knoxville, TN and Tony and Sarah Eisenmenger of Crosby; siblings: Kyle, Oliviah, and Zak; Grandparents: Tom and Cheryl Eisenmenger of Brainerd, Jeanine Ross and Chad Torgerson of Knoxville, TN, Richard Line of Staples, and Chuck and Lisa Waby of Crosby; Great-grandmothers: Stell Waby of Crosby and Barb DeWald of Browerville,  along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends throughout the community. She is proceeded in death by her Grandma Bonnie Line, cousins and several great-grandparents Her beautiful eyes were donated to the Lion’s Eye Bank to help others see. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Cascade United Methodist Church in Deerwood.  Visitation will be from noon until the time of the service at the church. A reception will follow with her favorite foods afterward. Please dress comfortably, she would want that.