Jackie Smith

Kathryn Jacqueline “Jackie” Smith, 89, died on Friday, November 22, 2013, at Tidewell Hospice in Port Charlotte, Florida. She was born on May 14, 1924, in Indiana, to the late Ora O. and Lilly Maude (Turner) Baber. Raised in Boone County, Jackie attended schools in Whitestown and graduated from Lebanon High School. On June 21, 1941, she was married to Lloyd George Smith. Mr. Smith passed away on October 27, 2009. As a teenager and young adult, Jackie worked at the soda fountain for Chuck Hines Pharmacy in Whitestown. Following her marriage to Lloyd, she raised her children and took care of the family home. For the past 30 years, Jackie lived in Florida where she was extremely active in her church, New Day Christian, serving in various capacities from director of children’s church to volunteer custodian. Jackie also served as a volunteer at Charlotte Regional Medical Center in Punta Gorda for 33 years, as well as serving as a volunteer in Dr. Steve Moenning’s office. Mrs. Smith was a devoted wife, mother, and proud grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and attending their various activities. She also enjoyed hosting her grandchildren and their friends in her home over many school breaks. Known to break into a spontaneous dance move or two on many occasions, Jackie also had an infectious smile and laugh that she readily shared with those around her, making everyone feel like a long time friend. She was a woman of strong Christian faith. Jackie exemplified this love every day through her enthusiastic zest for life and her joy in helping others and being there for them. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2013, at Myers Chapel of Memories, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana, with Pastor Rusty Russell of New Day Christian Church in Port Charlotte, Florida and Rev. David Wright of First Baptist Church in Lebanon, Indiana, officiating. Visitation is planned from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at the funeral home in Lebanon.Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, Indiana. Survivors: Four Sons: Mr. Richard D. “Dick” Smith – Lebanon, Indiana Mr. Lloyd Ronald “Ron” Smith – Lebanon, Indiana Mr. Dale G. Smith and wife, Bonnie – Lebanon, Indiana Pastor Barry J. Smith and wife, Tammy – Elk Grove, CaliforniaEight Grandchildren: Sherri L. Denkhaus and husband, Terry – Frisco, Texas Chad Smith and wife, Erin – New Hartford, New York Travis Smith and wife, Zeta – Ft. McMurray, Canada Rusty Smith – Lebanon, Indiana Hannah Smith – Lebanon, Indiana Angilee Smith – Nashville, Tennessee Max Smith – Elk Grove, California Taryn Smith – Elk Grove, California Deceased: In addition to her parents and her husband, Jackie was preceded in death by a daughter, Carla Suzanne “Susie” Smith; and two sisters, LeAnnah Livengood and husband, Dick Livengood and Maxyne Presutti and husband, James Presutti. Memorials: New Day Christian Church Youth Ministries 20212 Peachland Boulevard Port Charlotte, Florida 33954

Jackie Smith

November 23, 2013