Jackie L. Williamson, 59, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, died peacefully on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, surrounded by her family at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Albert Lea after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer for almost 15 years.

Jackie Lynn (Bentzin) Williamson was born on Nov. 27, 1959, in Austin, Minnesota, the youngest of Lowell and Irene (Bagley) Bentzin’s seven children. She graduated from Austin High School in 1978 and attended college for a short time. Jackie was united in marriage to Brad Williamson on Oct. 15, 1983, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin.

She was a loan officer for the City and County Employees Federal Credit Union for 25 ½ years. Jackie enjoyed photography, music, traveling, playing piano, going for walks and taking care of her flowers.

In her younger years, she enjoyed bowling and playing a lot of softball (with her softball team going to nationals in 1987). Her most treasured times were spent with her family, friends, “fur baby” Bella and “granddog” Teddy. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and a big fan of the Minnesota Vikings. Jackie was involved with all her daughters’ and grandchildren’s school and sporting activities and also served on the church scholarship committee.

Jackie is survived by her loving husband, Brad Williamson; daughters, Lacey (Jace) DeBoer, Katie Williamson and Lisa (Rob) Jensen; grandchildren, Zoie and Aiden; mother-in-law, Joanne Williamson; sisters, Linda (Mike) Linehan, Kathy (Chip) Grey, Betty Jean (David) Wytaske, Candy (Mike) Rector and Rosanne Esse; brother-in-law, Bernie (Sandy) Williamson; sisters-in-law, Julie (Tom) DeBoer, Jamie (Kim) Mollberg; and several nieces and nephews.

Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, Lowell and Irene Bentzin; brother, Denny Bentzin; brothers-in-law, Paul Kroening and John Esse; and father-in-law, Bernard Williamson.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Shane Koepke officiating. There will be a celebration of life at Green Lea Golf Course following the memorial service. Family and friends will gather from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home. Burial will be private. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com.