Jacqueline Joan Vanderford's Obituary
Jacqueline Joan (Newton) Vanderford, 87, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Decatur, IL. Born on November 29, 1938, in Urbana, IL, the daughter of Lloyd Sinclair Newton and Minnie Pearl (Jennings) Newton.
Jacqueline is survived by husband, Tommy Vanderford; Children, Donald (Debbie) Raney, Tuscola, IL; Gregory Raney, Decatur, IL; Ronald (Donna) Raney, Austin, TX; Tamara Raney, Toney, AL; Kevin Wardlow, Decatur, IL; Grandchildren: Cindy (Teamu) Raney Sanchez, Michelle (Steve) Raney Wisdom, Isaac (Diana) Raney, Sammy Raney, Donald Raney III, Jackie (Isaac) Raney Leyendecker, Stephanie (Joe) Raney, Veronica (Darryl) Brown, Trudi (Jeremy) Raney Komorn, Christopher (Tabitha) Bradford, Michael (Amanda) Bradford; numerous great and great, great grandchildren; Sister, Nancy (Newton) Withrow; Niece, Kim Withrow.
Jacqueline was preceded in death by parents, Lloyd Sinclair Newton and Minnie Pearl Newton; grandchildren, Bryan Raney and Bobby Raney; brother-in-law, Jim Withrow; and nephew, Mike Withrow.
Condolences and memories may be shared online at https://www.moranandgoebel.com.
It was Jacqueline's wish to be cremated and no services will be held at this time. Moran and Goebel Funeral Home is providing cremation services.
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