Jacqueline A. Webster, affectionately known as Jackie, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on September 17, 1939, in Ft. Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Jonathan Reagan and Mary Rea Reagan, Jackie’s life was marked by her unwavering dedication to her family and her faith.
Jackie was a proud graduate of Ft. Scott High School, where she formed the foundation of lifelong friendships and the strong values she carried throughout her life. On June 29, 1957, Jackie united in marriage to Robert Webster, and together they embarked on a
journey that would be filled with love, laughter, and the joyous task of raising a family. Jackie’s professional life was as varied as it was fulfilling—she worked at Western Insurance Company and IGA in her early years, but her heart was always with the people she served at St. Mary’s School as a secretary and lunch lady, and at the Ward/Kraft Day Care. Her time at the Ralph Richards Museum further showcased her love and commitment to preserving local history.
Jackie’s Catholic faith was a cornerstone of her life, guiding her actions and providing comfort in times of need. She lived her faith through her actions, always ready to lend a helping hand or offer a kind word. A woman of many interests, Jackie’s zeal for life was contagious. She volunteered with the Ft. Scott Community College Drama Department. Her passion for travel took her on numerous adventures, including memorable trips to New York City, where she enjoyed the lights and performances on Broadway. Closer to home, she frequented the dinner theater in Kansas City and enjoyed the local melodramas in Ft. Scott. Jackie was also an avid bowler and square dancer.
Jackie’s legacy is lovingly cherished by her devoted children: Barbara Cassidy and her husband, Kent of Ft. Scott, Kansas; Mary; Ginger; Gregory of Pittsburg, Kansas; Nancy Peterman Webster of Nevada, Missouri; Liz Ulrich and her husband, Brek, of Iola, Kansas; and Matthew Webster and his wife, Chrissa, of Towanda, Kansas. She was a proud grandmother to sixteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren, each of whom brought her immense joy and pride. Also surviving her are her brother, Tom Reagan of Kansas City, Missouri, and her sister, Patty Spielbusch of St. Paul, Kansas. Jackie was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, on November 24, 2023. She was also preceded by her parents, a sister, Margaret Butler and a brother, Mike Reagan.
Jackie’s journey through life was a testament to the beauty of a life well-lived, and she will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known her.
Father Yancey Burgess will conduct the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, July 8th at the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 5:00 P.M. Monday at the Cheney Witt Chapel. The rosary will be recited at 6:30 P.M. Memorials are suggested to the St. Mary’s Building Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.