Ms. Jacqueline Cristobell Simuel Gaines
(December 17, 1948 - March 5, 2026)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Sunday, March 15, 2026 / 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1218 Lyon Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Monday, March 16, 2026 / 1:00 P.M.
Interment Location: Palmetto Cemetery, 5101 Fairfield Road, Columbia, South Carolina
Sending prayers and my condolences to the Simuel and Gaines families. I worked with Mrs. Gaines for many years in Head Start. She was beautiful inside and out. Always displayed a loving kind spirit. She will truly be missed. 🙏🏽
Our deepest condolences. Praying for the Lord, our God, to wrap you all in His arms of comfort and peace. Rest in peace, my cousin.
The Means family
(Virginia, Greg, Marquita, Chelsea, and Greg, Jr.)
Sincere sympathy and condolence to the Simuel and Gaines families in the passing of their beloved Jackie. I met Jackie and the Simuel family in the seventies as a newcomer to Columbia and we became fast friends. The Simuels welcomed me in their lovely home on many occasion. Jackie will sorely be missed by her family and friends. Rest in peace sweet angel.
To the Simuel and Gaines Family
Whitney, Aunt Mamie, Gwen, James, Darlene and family
We send our condolences.
We are praying for you.
The Simuel Family
Jerome, Pam,Michelle, Jerry, Michael and Debrah
My Sincere Condolences to the Gaines and Simuel Family in the passing of Trustee Jacqueline Simuel Gaines . Jackie you FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT now it is time for you to rest from your Labor. Servant of God Well done. RIP Until we meet again
Cousin Jackie was the first Grandchild on the Rickenbacker side of our Family. She was a sweet, gentle woman of God. Jackie lived with me a short while in Washington, DC before returning home and meeting Sam. Rest Jackie, our Lord has given you perfect peace and your Crown of Life!!! I love you, Rosa Rickenbacker Anderson
Aunt Jackie,
Thank you for being there for me when I was little. I’ll miss seeing you in this life. You’ll be sorely missed!
Love,
Your niece Sharon
Sincere sympathy and condolences to the Simuel and Gaines families in the passing of your beloved Jackie. My friendship with the Simuel family dates back to the seventies. As a newcomer to Columbia and new friend of Jackie this wonderful family welcomed me into their home on many occasion..Jackie had a loving smile and kind spirit and will sorely be missed by family and friends.
Odell Glasgow
To the family of Jackie.
We indeed share your loss and pray that God protect and keep you at this time and later.
May the memories you have sustain you as life continues.
Love you all.
J.Simuel Belton Family
I was so saddened to hear about Jackie’s passing. She was a dear friend and former classmate, and I will always remember her with warmth and affection. My heart goes out to her family and all who loved her. Praying that God gives comfort, peace, and strength in the days ahead, and that the many special memories of Jackie will bring comfort to all whose lives she touched. 💐🤍
My condolences to the family.
Johnnye and Ophelia Greene, I’m so sorry to hear about your cousin, Jacqueline’s passing. I hope you find comfort in the love of those around you and in the cherished memories you shared.
My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Ophelia and Johnnye Greene, our deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your cousin. You are in our thoughts and prayers.