January 20 1927 February 20 2020
Lessie “Jackie” Smithson January 20, 1927 – February 20, 2020 Share this obituary Send Flowers Sign Guestbook| View Guestbook Entries| Send Sympathy Card| Memorial Donation Lessie Faye “Jackie” Smithson of Benton went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 93 years of age. She was born on January 20, 1927 in Bauxite, Arkansas and graduated from Benton High School in 1945. She was captain of the girl’s basketball team. Jackie was a faithful member of First Baptist Church for over 80 years. She was active in Sunday School and WMU. Jackie was the youngest of six children of the late Emma and John Barnes. She had four sisters and one brother who have all preceded her in death. She was married to C.E. “Buddy” Smithson on December 25, 1946 and they shared 68 years together until his death on October 17, 2014. Jackie is survived by two children, Brenda (Freddy) Burton and Charlene (Robin) James; three grandchildren, Stephanie Hopkins, Christian James and Ashley James all of Benton, seven great grandchildren, Bliss Deylami, Jax and Paisley Hopkins, Jaci Smith, Preslie, Hudson and Harper James, one great great grandchild, Alexandria Valentina Deylami. Chapel services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 with Dr. Rick Grant officiating. Burial will follow at Smith New Rosemont Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be Tuesday, 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. before services. On line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com SERVICES Funeral Service Tuesday, February 25, 2020 1:00 PM Ashby Funeral Home 108 W. Narroway Benton, Arkansas 72015 Get Directions on Google Maps Print Obituary Sign Guestbook Name: Location: Video: Image: Light A Candle Candle 1 Candle 2 Candle 3 Candle 4 Email: Please keep my message private Personal Message: Personal Message (required) Confirm: Submit Guestbook entry
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Death notice for the town of: Benton, state: Arkansas