Jacqueline Wilkins Upp, 85, of Earleville, MD passed away on March 5, 2019 in Union Hospital, Elkton, MD with her sons by her side.

She was born on February 22, 1934 and was the daughter of the late Jack Carlton and Dorothy Dyer Wilkins.  She was raised in Franklin, WV, graduated from Franklin High School, and furthered her education at the University of Mary Washington and the University of North Carolina.  In 1964, she married John Upp, and they moved to Chester, PA, where they had two sons.  In 1974, they moved to their farm on the Sassafras River, Upplands Holly, where they held Operation Daffodil for 56 years.

Mrs. Upp was a member of the Cecilton Lioness Club and the Cecil County Historical Society, and was an active volunteer for Mt. Harmon and the Cecilton Library.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, John B. Upp in 2016, and a brother, Jimmy Wilkins.

Mrs. Upp is survived by her sons, John W. Upp and Andrew B. Upp, both of Earleville; a brother, Jack Wilkins of Hillsboro; a sister, Dorothy "Dotsy" Miller of Blacksburg, VA; two granddaughters, Alexandra and Izabelle Upp and a great granddaughter, Adeline Upp.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 13 at 2:00 PM at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 12 Wildcat Drive, Franklin, WV.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Maryland.

Memorials may be offered to Mt. Harmon Plantation, P. O. Box 65, Earleville, MD  21919.

Arrangements are by Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech and Kimble Funeral Home.