Jackie Ruth Smith

Jackie Ruth Smith obituary

Jackie Ruth Smith

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Jackie Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Texarkana Funeral Home - Texas - Texarkana on Aug. 31, 2025.

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Jackie Ruth Smith, 92, of Texarkana, Texas, left to be with her Lord in Heaven, Saturday, August 30, 2025.

Mrs. Smith was born March 4, 1933, in Hermitage, Arkansas, living the majority or her life in Texarkana, Texas.

She was a lifelong member of St James Episcopal Church. In her early years she was a model; however, her greatest joy was keeping the books for her husband until his retirement, spending time with her daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Rene' King and son in law Bill King, grandchildren Jacqueline King, Curt King, Madison Reel and husband Ashley Reel, great grandchildren Goodwin Hendrix and Malachi Reel.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 6:00pm, Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Texarkana Funeral Home, Texas Blvd.

Funeral Services will be at 2:00pm, Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Texarkana Funeral Home Chapel with Travis Jackson of Church on the Rock officiating.

Private burial services will be held in honor of Mrs. Jackie Smith.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.org or to a charity of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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3515 Texas Blvd, Texarkana, TX 75501

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