Jacqueline M. Guillory was born on May 20, 1950 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the third of four children born to John and Bobbie [Shoates] Guillory. She united with Paradise Baptist Church at an early age. Jackie attended Carver Jr. High School and graduated from the Historic Booker T. Washington High School with the Class of 1968. She enjoyed singing and dancing in those years, and was a member of the cheerleading squad.

She attended Langston University and soon after met and married William "Bill" H. Bowlin. The union produced two children, Marcus and Shella. They took up residency in Bowlin Springs, Oklahoma, a small community outside of Chelsea. This would eventually be the location for B & J Ranch.

Jackie spent her employment years at Shell Oil Company, and Rockwell International/Boeing Corporation, where she eventually retired.

Remaining to cherish the wonderful memories of her life; her husband, William; her children, Marcus and Shella; a step-son, Stephen and a step-daughter, Suzanne; her father, John Guillory, Jr.; uncles, Nollie Guillory and Hudie Lee; one brother, John Guillory, III; her sisters, Patricia [James] Wooley; and Phyllis [Lawrence] Fellows, and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jackie is fondly remembered by her friends, co-workers and neighbors; she was a wonderful person, who was loved by all who knew her.