Jackie Elks Moore

Jackie Elks Moore obituary, Greenville, NC

Jackie Elks Moore

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Pinewood Memorial Park

4150 E. 10th Street, Greenville, NC 27858

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Jackie Moore Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Funeral Service & Crematory - Greenville on Mar. 11, 2026.
Jackie Elks Moore, celebrated her 84th birthday in Heaven on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

A graveside service will be conducted Saturday at 11am in Pinewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday from 6-8pm at Smith Funeral Service.

Jackie, daughter of the late Jim and Thelma Elks, was a lifelong resident of the Eastern Pines community, and was a 1960 graduate of Grimesland High School. She was employed with Union Carbide and later with United Machine Works. She enjoyed being outside, working in the yard, and spending time with her family. She was a longtime member of Parkers Chapel FWB Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Jimmy Moore; brother, Bobby Elks; and an infant sister, Jean Elks.

Jackie is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Smith (Jeff) of Greenville; grandsons, Justin Smith (Rhapsody) of Ayden and Jared Smith of Raleigh; great grandchildren, Kylah, Karsten, and Kendall Smith of Ayden; sister, Elizabeth "Boogie" Paramore Harrington of Washington; and special nephew, Bryan Moore (Sam) of Greenville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Parkers Chapel FWB Church, 3551 Greenville Blvd NE, Greenville, NC 27834 or to Gideons International, PO Box 2062, Greenville, NC 27836.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

13

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Smith Funeral Service & Crematory

605 Country Club Drive, Greenville, NC 27834

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

14

Service

11:00 a.m.

Pinewood Memorial Park

4150 E. 10th Street, Greenville, NC 27858

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 1 day left for delivery to next service.