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Jackson - Rose McIlwain Smith, age 92 of Jackson, passed away on July 22, 2020 in Bells, TN.
Rose was born on April 9, 1928 in Trenton, TN. She was a retired elementary school teacher. She was a dedicated member of West Jackson Baptist Church and the Legacy Sunday School Class. She attended Union University and graduated from The University of Memphis. She enjoyed attending Union University basketball games. Her life revolved around her family, her church and serving her Lord.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Aly Tee Chester Gordon and Thomas Edgar Chester, Sr.; brother, Walter, as well as her first husband, Rev. Billy McIlwain; and her second husband, Bro. Les Smith.
She is survived by her three daughters: Jan Seger (late husband Robert), Becky Gardner (Joe), and Beth Hale (Michael). She had six grandchildren: Amy Gardner Schafer (Steve), Sarah Gardner Llovet (Adam), Laura Gardner, Ginny Seger, Thomas Hale (Rachel), and Abby Hale. The great grandchildren include: Cali Schafer, Lucas Schafer, Addy Schafer, Andrew Schafer, Ciniah Llovet, and K.J. Llovet.
The family will receive friends and loved ones on Saturday, July 25, 2020 from 10-11 a.m. at the North Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons with the funeral service following at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens.
George A. Smith and Sons North Chapel, (731) 427-5555
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Roger and Donne Smith
July 25, 2020
We are so sorry to hear the news. We so enjoyed getting to know and love Rose for the few years she was part of our family. Rose was such a blessed gift of God to Dad. Schedules are not going to allow us to be at the service today so we wanted to give our condolences in this way.
Jetta & Kelvin
July 24, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Rose was so precious and sweet. Any time we would visit she was so welcoming and always smiling. We loved her and was so glad she became part of the Smith family.
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