Jacquelyn "Jackie" Diane Bratka, 72, of Ruston, LA, passed away on September 2, 2024. She was born on January 5, 1952, in Wisner, LA. Funeral services for Jackie are scheduled for Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 10:00 AM, at Owens Memorial Chapel, 2300 West California Ave., Ruston, LA. Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM, the same day, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston.

Jackie is preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Iris Meredith; two sisters, Peggy Latham, and Delores Mitchell; and five brothers, James Meredith, Sydney Meredith, Donnie Meredith, Keith Meredith, and Ricky Meredith.

Ms. Bratka is survived by her son, Stacy Glascock and his wife Dee of Navarre, FL; two grandchildren, Cobee Glascock of Colorado Springs, CO, and Nina Glascock of Navarre, FL; and one brother, Daryl Meredith of West Monroe, LA. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of other family and friends.

Jackie was a good mother, and a loving sister. Her family meant the world to her. One of her greatest joys in life was helping others; she was a very generous and loving person. Jackie enjoyed fishing, cooking, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew her.