Jacquline Smith

Jacqueline Lee Smith, age 70, of Somerset, Kentucky went home to be with her Heavenly Father on March 2nd, 2023. Jackie was born on June 24th, 1952 in Somerset, Kentucky to her late parents, Jack Leese and Madeline Mae Hamilton. She was raised on Buck Creek at the Hamilton Farm in the Woodstock community. Jackie graduated from Pulaski County High School in 1970 as Valedictorian of her class. She was a Christian and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. As a dedicated stay at home mom for many years, raising her children to know and love Jesus was one of her greatest accomplishments. During her life Jackie spent time as a realtor, working as an office manager, and other various jobs, however, her favorite title was Granny Jackie. 

Jackie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was known for her compassionate, joyful spirit and bubbly personality. She was most forgiving and the best exemplar of unconditional, Godly love. Her happiest moments were when she was spending time with her family for any occasion, she loved all her family fiercely. Jackie also had many cherished friends that she enjoyed throughout the years of her life. She enjoyed simple things in life such as cooking, sewing, gardening, and listening to music. She loved going out to eat and watching television, especially cheering on the Kentucky Wildcats. 

She leaves behind her three children to cherish her memory: Daughter, Angela Lee (Marty) Flynn and grandkids, Mackenzie Lee (Justin) Epperson, Hunter Wyatt Flynn, Fisher Jaxon Flynn, and Ashyr Elizabeth Flynn. Daughter, Carrie Ann (Bryan) Sanders and grandkids, Masi Ann Sanders and Jaydon Scott Sanders. Son, Dustin Richard Smith (fiancée, Alicia Ramey) and grandkids, Aslynn Harper Smith, Kelsey Vanhook, Sydney Perkins, Whitney Litton, Andy Vanhook, Madelynn Taylor, and Isaac Taylor. She also leaves behind sister-in-law, Shirley Hamilton, sister, Vickie (Dwight) Dillow, brother-in-law, Russell Hines, sister, Becky Hamilton, and brother, Tim Hamilton. Other loved ones she leaves behind include nieces and nephews, Sherri Stephens, Ryan Hines, Steven Hamilton, Ricky Hamilton, Olivia Russell and their precious families, along with cousins and dear friends.

Jackie will be deeply missed by the ones who knew and loved her. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Debbie Hines and brother, Larry Hamilton.

To honor and celebrate Jackie’s life, a visitation will be held on Friday, March 10th, 2023 from 5PM – 8PM and a funeral on Saturday, March 11th, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with burial services to follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens.