Jackie-Sue Pressly (Butler/Smith) Obituary



Jackie-Sue Smith Obituary

Obituary for Jackie-Sue Smith

Jackie-Sue Smith, born in Hornersville, Missouri, on [date of birth], passed away on [date of death].

Early Life and Family

Jackie-Sue was the sixth child of 14 born to parents NelliMae and Orville Butler. She grew up in a large and loving family.

Education and Career

Jackie-Sue graduated from Marysville High School in 1950 and attended Tupelo Bible College in Mississippi for one year. She worked in various jobs throughout her life, including as a waitress, canteen worker, and real estate agent.

Marriage and Family

Jackie-Sue met her future husband, Wilford Dudley Smith, at the age of 9. They married in 1952 and had five children together. The family lived in several California cities before settling in Benicia, where they owned and operated the historic Benicia Inn.

Jackie-Sue was an active and involved mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed reading, playing games, and doing puzzles.

Later Life and Passing

In retirement, Jackie-Sue enjoyed bingo, reading, and spending time with her loved ones. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family.

Survived By

  • Baby sister: Naomi Varnum
  • Son: Nathan Smith
  • Daughters: Vonda (Tommy) Hobbs, Connie (Ben) Diaz, and Annette Smith (Charles Chapman)
  • Grandchildren: Abraham (Terri) Hobbs, Jenniffer (Jason) Wardlow, Cassandra (Ryan) Marcum, Antonia Diaz, Katherine Renfrow, Christina Mast, Rachelle (Trevor) Joll
  • Great-grandchildren: Martin Mullings, Luke Hobbs, Hayley Martin, Hannah Carr, Jack Hobbs, Elijah Martin, Paul Hobbs, Austin Renfrow, Dustin Mast, Emmylou Renfrow, Presely Joll, Nyah Mast, Easton Joll
  • Great-great-grandchildren: Evra Mullings, Luna Mullings, Nami Mullings, Lyra Mullings, Payton Schweis, Charlee Brown, Walker Carr, Emmett Carr, Aurora Carr

Preceded in Death By

  • Siblings: Pauline Holden, Bernice Ross, Virginia Flaherty, Elwanda England, Mary LaRosa, Ruth Pendergrass, Arnold Butler, Tommy Butler, William Butler, Charles Butler, Daniel Butler, Earl Butler
  • Husbands: Dudley Smith and Richard Pressly
  • Daughter: Alvena Kay Mast
  • Great-grandson: Ace Joll

Jackie-Sue Smith will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who brought joy to all who knew her.


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