Jacqueline Dierks, 84, of Malden, Missouri, passed away on April 2, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.

Jackie was born on May 30th, 1941, to Jack and Dorothy Waller. She was a proud Alumna of Malden High School, Class of 1959, and the University of Mississippi for Women.

She retired from teaching at the Malden R-1 School District. She loved her students and her time in education. She enjoyed visiting with her former students and supporting Green Wave athletics and activities.

She shared her early life with her first husband, the late Tom Chambers, with whom she had her only child, Traci Chambers Wilson. She later married Guy Cruce, who preceded her in death, and Charles Dierks. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Charles Dierks.

She was an avid college football fan and loved the Kansas City Chiefs. She enjoyed spending time at the golf course and playing a competitive game of Bridge. Her greatest joy was being a Mawmaw to her beloved grandchildren. She cherished every ball game, shopping trip, and ice cream run with her grandkids.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Dierks; her brother, Gordon Waller (Debbie); her daughter, Traci Chambers Wilson (Bob); her grandchildren: Sarah Beth Knight (Hunter) and Jackson Wilson (Janie); her step-daughter, Kehli Dierks Rouse (Charlie) and her children, Mary Charles and Lucie; her step-son, Tyler Dierks; and her great-grandchildren Grayson and Anna Kate Knight.

She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

Visitation will begin at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 4, 2026 at the Landess Funeral Home in Malden, Missouri, with the funeral service beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Malden, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Malden Historical Museum in her honor.

Landess Funeral Home and Crematory of Malden is in charge of the arrangements.