Jacquelyn "Jackie" Smoot

1952 - 2025

Jacquelyn "Jackie" (Britter) Smoot

Jacquelyn "Jackie" (Britter) Smoot, born on March 10, 1952, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, in Toledo, Ohio.

Jackie graduated from Jesup W. Scott High School, and continued her journey of learning at Davis College and the University of Toledo. With a career that spanned over five decades, including 20 years at Blue Cross Blue Shield/Medical Mutual, followed by 23 years serving various departments for the City of Toledo. She also served as a proud member and trustee of AFSCME Local 7. She left a lasting impact on her colleagues before she retired on June 30, 2025.

A woman of deep faith, Jackie was a devoted member of Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church for over 20 years and Friendly Missionary Baptist Church for over 25 years, where she served as an usher.

Those who knew Jackie remember her as patient and loving, with a witty sense of humor that could light up any room. She was known for her exceptional talents as a seamstress, and as an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and The Ohio State Buckeyes. Among her many joys, attending the Cincinnati Jazz Festival brought her immense happiness.

Jackie leaves behind her children, John (Tammy) Smoot, Jr. and Jabrea (Te'Arle) Spears; and her grandchildren, Shalayia Jackson, Jabrea Smoot, SaCora Smoot, John Smoot III, Te'Arle Spears Jr., Aaliyah Perkins, and Braelyn Spears. She is also survived by her siblings, Kenneth Britter of Germantown, Maryland, Gloria Smith of Toledo, Ohio, and Alonzo (Pete) Jenkins of Toledo, Ohio; as well as her former husband, John Smoot, Sr.; and many other loved ones and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wheeler and Elvine Britter; and her sisters, Shirley Johnson, Kay Sudduth, Delores Hutchen, June Britter-Williams, Joan Nelson and Anita Harris.

The family will receive guests on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home - Southwest Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd, Toledo. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Noon at Friendly Missionary Baptist Church, 1305 Parkside Blvd, Toledo. Repast to immediately follow at Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 3232 Nebraska Ave, Toledo.