Jacquelyn Dresser

Jacquelyn Eleanor Dresser, age 80, of Branson, Missouri

Jacquelyn Eleanor Dresser, age 80, of Branson, Missouri, passed on February 13, 2022. She entered this life on April 15, 1941, in Washington D.C., the daughter of Paul and Eleanor (Watts) McGuire, Sr. Jackie is survived by the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Porter. They were joined in marriage on February 14, 1984. She has been preceded in death by her parents and a spouse, Amos Dresser.

Having a servant’s heart, Jackie relished her work in food service management. She traveled extensively with her family and friends. Jackie enjoyed mahjong, puzzles, and playing tennis. She loved her family greatly and would spend as much time as she could with those she loved. The memories and love that Jackie shared with her family will be cherished forever.

She is survived by her husband of thirty-eight years, Bob Porter of Branson, Missouri; son: Michael Swick and wife, Teresa of Branson, Missouri; daughters: Victoria Daniels and husband, Rodney of Ridgedale, Missouri, and Elizabeth Maddy and husband, Scott Turner of St. Louis, Missouri; seven grandchildren: Michael Green, Alison Daniels, Kelsey Frock, Kameron Maddy, Breanna Daniels, Katelyn Hash, and Nick Turner; six great-grandchildren: Charlie Frock, Landyn Frock, Karsyn Hash, Madelyn Hash, and two on the way; three sisters: Katherine Merz of Estero, Florida, Rita Clark of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Mary Jayne McGuire of Hendersonville, North Carolina; brother: Paul McGuire, Jr of Park Ridge, Illinois, and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held later this summer. Memorial contributions in memory of Jackie may be made to the American Cancer Society (https://donate3.cancer.org/?campaign=default&lang=en).  Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.