Jacqueline Ray Rhoden

Jacqueline Ray Rhoden obituary, Starke, FL

Jacqueline Ray Rhoden

Jacqueline Rhoden Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Starke on Feb. 16, 2026.
Jacqueline (Jackie) Ray Rhoden (73) went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2026. Jackie was born in Jacksonville, Florida to Raymond (Ralph) Smart and Elizabeth Griffis Smart. She attended Paxon Senior High School where she met the love of her life, David Eugene Rhoden. Jackie and David were happily married for 52 years. Jackie was employed by the Bradford County School District until her retirement. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Starke where she taught Sunday School and sang beautifully in the choir.

Jackie is survived by her husband, David Rhoden; two children: Teresa Rhoden and D. Raymond Rhoden (Rachel Rhoden); four grandchildren: Chase D. Rhoden; Shelby R. Rhoden; R. Cole Rhoden; and Gracie N. Rhoden; sister Dorothy Baskin (Roger Baskin); and two nephews John Baskin (Jeannie Baskin) and Phillip Baskin.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:00pm at Crosby Lake Cemetery in Starke, Florida.

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February 18, 2026

Karen Dimsdale posted to the memorial.

February 17, 2026

Derenda Farish posted to the memorial.

February 17, 2026

Michael L. Magyari posted to the memorial.

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Karen Dimsdale

February 18, 2026

David and family I am so sorry for your loss and I know you are all heartbroken. Jackie and I were so close in school, she was such a wonderful friend. The times we shared were the best of my life. Sadly we lost touch and I have missed her all these years. One day we will sing together again and I will have the privilege of playing the piano for her beautiful voice again.

Derenda Farish

February 17, 2026

I remember time spent as children and teenagers. I learned so much about music through you as a child and our many duets through the years with our special accompanist, Dorothy. Thanks for the courage to perform I gained singing with my supportive friend and Mrs. Spivey, of course. See you soon in heaven, Jackie.

Michael L. Magyari

February 17, 2026

The Magyari's send our deepest sympathy and condolences to your family.

Joan Reynolds Rhoden

February 16, 2026

Jackie was one of my dearest friends in high school. She was a Christian her whole life, and had the most beautiful voice ever. It was a privilege to have met her through our music lessons at Mrs. Spivey´s, and to have sung with her in our gospel quartet in high school. We lost touch with each other over the years, but I never forgot this beautiful friend, and thought of her often. Jackie was a dear, dear person and I don´t think there´s anyone who ever knew her who didn´t love her. She will be singing in heaven. I will always keep a bottle of White Shoulders cologne on my dresser, and will forever think of Jackie when I wear it. David, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sheila bush

February 16, 2026

I remember when I was young and went to Sunday school with Teresa and Raymond at first Baptist church and then years later I worked with Mrs Jackie at the Starke elementary school cafeteria she took me under her wing and showed me how to work the cafeteria life we had many laughs and she loved what she did she was always a special person to me to the Rhodes family I´m so sorry but you were blessed to have such l lovely soul sincerely Sheila bush

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