Jacqueline Scarborough Lux, age 29, passed from this earth on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. She was born on June 29, 1995.
Jacqueline is the partner of Jake Selman whom she dearly loved. Jacqueline is the daughter of J.D. Lux and Lorie Bear (husband Tony Courtney), the sister of Ashley Lux (husband Robert Cox) and John Lux, the step-sister of Taylor Courtney and Tyler Courtney, and the beloved Aunt to nephews Von Cox (age 9) and Vincent Cox (age 5) and niece Paislee Courtney (age 2). She is the granddaughter of Jerry and Martha Lux and her Mamaw Jean Bear, all of whom survive. Jacqueline was preceded in death by her grandfather, Fred Bear Sr.
She was named after two powerful women. Jacqueline, in honor of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and Scarborough, her grandmother’s maiden name. Jacqueline was known by many names though, “Aunt Q” to her beloved nephews, “Jax” by adoring friends, and “Q” by teammates and coaches. On the day of her birth, after a long grueling labor, the attending nurse referred to her as “that little troublemaker.”
She was a middle child of three who cherished her siblings. As a kid she loved laying on the backyard trampoline watching clouds roll by with her younger brother John, a passion that later evolved into a career as a pilot. Jacqueline was a determined learner, always an honor roll student who took advanced courses to challenge herself. A favorite of all of her teachers. Raised on the water, she enjoyed weekends on the Ohio River, with her family and friends. They would tube, ski, sit around the campfire, go for golf cart rides and then stop at the Dairy Queen on the way home. In Florida, the family adventures included camping and kayaking.
From an early age Jacqueline was a star athlete. She excelled in basketball, softball, and most importantly, her favorite, volleyball. At the age of 9, Jacqueline joined Team Indiana. Being a year younger than her teammates, Jacqueline often “played up”, but remained competitive in the highest level of club volleyball in Indiana.
Q completed her club career playing two seasons for Circle City and in her final club season was the starting libero for the #1 nationally ranked CC 18 Purple, champions of both the Midwest and Big South Qualifier Tournaments. Her team advanced to the National Semi Finals of the 2014 USA Volleyball National Tournament in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
At Shelbyville High School, she was one of the all-time great volleyball players for the Golden Bears. Her character is best represented by her self-sacrifice for the good of her team. Despite having a preference for libero, Jacqueline stepped up and fulfilled the role of setter on her team. At the helm of her team’s offense in her junior year, Jacqueline led her team to victory many times. Q and her talented teammates were IHSAA 4A Sectional and Regional Champions the first in the school’s history. In her senior year, as a team captain, she led the Golden Bears to the 3A Sectional title. She earned many individual accolades, including being twice named to the Hoosier Heritage Conference all-conference team, academic all-state, and Shelby County Player of the Year by The Shelbyville News. She finished with multiple school records, becoming one of the winningest players in program history.
Q went on to be a star player for Middle Tennessee State University on a full ride athletic scholarship. There she majored in Political Science and Government. While playing for the Blue Raiders, Jacqueline would have to play at different times both the libero and setter position and finished her career with more than 1,000 digs and assists, a rare accomplishment. She was a leader off the court as well, serving as a member of the Student- athlete Advisory Committee, a leadership group consisting of student-athletes representing 17 sports at Middle Tennessee State University. She earned her degree in Political Science graduating in just three (3) years.
Jacqueline’s friends and teammates would describe her as one of the kindest people they’ve ever known. She treated strangers and friends alike with dignity and respect. Jacqueline was always unequivocally herself, a down-to-earth, understanding person whose authenticity can never be replicated. She never knew an enemy, because Jacqueline’s magic never came at anyone’s expense. Those who were lucky enough to experience her friendship were always changed for the better.
Following college graduation, Jacqueline enrolled in an airline pilots program called LIFT Academy by Republic Airways. Most notably, she became one of the first women to graduate from that program and rose to the rank of first officer. She reveled in the challenge of being a woman in a male dominated profession. Jacqueline aspired to be a role model for young girls who shared her dream of becoming a pilot.
But Jacqueline didn’t just challenge the status quo inside the workplace. Those who knew her remember a fierce advocate for the expansion of women’s rights, the protection of vulnerable people, and a deep-seated belief that everyone deserves to live in an inclusive, equitable society. Even as Jacqueline achieved her goals, she was determined to always extend a hand to lift others up alongside her.
It was also at the LIFT Academy that Jacqueline met the love of her life, Jake. His love and affection for Jacqueline is readily apparent to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing them both. The two pilots set their sights on the horizon, and together, were accomplishing their dreams of traveling the world and chasing new adventures.
Jacqueline loved nature and enjoyed the annual hiking trip to Mount LeConte with her family. She also enjoyed snowboarding at Breckenridge, as well as, her new hobby of surfing at New Smyrna Beach. She loved hanging with her friends and attending concerts, which included going to Scotland to see The Killers. Anything Jacqueline did she did to the fullest.
Jake and Jacqueline’s family would be honored to have you join them for a celebration of Jacqueline’s life at the Garrett Gymnasium in Shelbyville, on Sunday, February 23, 2025, with visitation from 11 a.m.to 4 p.m., and a memorial service beginning at 4 p.m.
There will be a dinner to follow at the Knights of Columbus at 5 p.m. for any who would like to share more stories of a life well lived.
Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the 529, she set up for her nephews, Von and Vincent at https://ugift529.com/readysave529/H92-COL.html.
Online condolences may be shared with Jacqueline’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
