Mrs. Jacqueline Oplinger

“And we know that in all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 Jacqueline Lynette Carter Oplinger, the daughter of the late Bernard John “King” Carter, Sr. and Bona “Bae” Hunter Taylor, was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 23, 1951. She departed this life on March 29, 2024, at Duke University Hospital. Jacqueline, affectionately known as “Jacki” to all who knew and loved her and “Nana” to her grandchildren, graduated from Howard County High School in 1969 where she excelled in her business classes and was a star on the track field. She always displayed an interest in helping and her one desire upon graduation was to work in a position that required assisting others. One position in Jacki’s life helped her fulfill that dream. She opened her heart and her home by becoming a foster parent to abused and neglected children. After ten years of making a difference in children’s lives. Jacki wanted to take it a step further. In 2005, Jacki would jokingly share with others, especially her family members, that she was the oldest freshman at Fayetteville State University. Her returning to school was one of the proudest moments in her life, particularly when during several semesters she made the Dean’s list. Having the role of wife, mother, grandmother, foster parent and full-time student, Jacqueline also shared the care of her mother with her sister Tiwana. And with determination and encouragements from family and friends, she went on to earn a master’s degree in social work. She also was an office administrator with Cumberland County Schools for numerous years. Jacqueline was raised in the Methodist Church and always had a reverence for God. On September 25, 1988, she received the Lord as her savior and was born again.And later in life, she became a member at Insoul Fellowship Church where she recommitted her life to God under the leadership of Pastor Joe Johnson. Two sisters, Mary Patricia (Patsy) Carter and Deborah Carter Patterson; one brother, Wayne Carter, Sr.; and one grandchild, Derrick Tremel preceded her in death. Jacqueline leaves to cherish her memories and celebrate her life: the love of her life, her husband, Glenn; a very special gift from God: her one and only daughter, Senequia “Nikki” Wright (Christopher; her “favorite son in law”); stepchildren, Heather and John; siblings, Bernard Carter, Jr. (Karen) of Franklinville , New Jersey, William Carter (Deborah F.), James Carter, Larry Carter (Gwen), Jean Carter of Baltimore, Maryland, Tiwana Wilson Nicholson (Edward) of Eldridge, Maryland, Michael Carter (Kathy) and Ann Carter Ramey of Randallstown, Maryland, Joan Carter-Rimbach (David) and Eric Wilson (Kathy) of Columbia, Maryland; sister-in-law, Deborah A. Carter; three grandchildren who were adored dearly, Darian, Brittany (Jermel), Otiana of Fayetteville, NC; seven great grandchildren, Jordin, JaNiya, Kyndall, JerNee, Ky’Maria, Airyana and Jaidyn; special friends, Linda McRae, Carolyn Phillips, Roxanne Johnson and Gray; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Mrs. Jacqueline Oplinger

December 23, 1951 - March 29, 2024