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Jacquelyn Petitt Obituary
Born: March 14, 1931
Died: December 12, 2024
Jacquelyn Petitt passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024.
Jackie was born March 14, 1931 In Melrose Park, IL, to Vernon V. and Marguerite (Jorgensen) Smith. She graduated from Proviso High School in Maywood, IL, and attended Maryville College in Maryville, TN. She married Dick Petitt on May 15, 1956 in Maywood, IL.
In late May of 1956, Jackie accompanied Dick, seeing the USA courtesy of the USAF.
She, with her husband, owned and operated Mt. Morris Farm Supply Feed Mill And Elevators.
Jackie and Dick liked entertaining, and held a large Kentucky Derby party yearly. They also enjoyed golfing and fishing at Lost Lake.
Jackie belonged to P.E.O., and was a volunteer at KSB for many years.
She is survived by a son, Rick Petitt of Franklin Grove, IL; a daughter, Kim (Bob) Macklin of Mt. Morris, IL; daughter-in-law, Cindy Petitt of Trophy Club, TX; grandchildren, Jordan Petitt and Cara Petitt of North Carolina, and Molly (Eric) Towle of Oregon, IL; and great-grandson, Ezra Towle.
She was predeceased by her spouse; parents; brother, V. Richard Smith; and son, Bradley V. Petitt.
Memorials to Mt. Morris Fire Foundation and Serenity Home and Hospice, Oregon, IL.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, IL, with Pastor Bob Clardie officiating.
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