Jacqueline Jackie Vinay

Jackie Smith Vinay age 62 of Connelly Springs went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 24, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 24, 1952 to Ned and Faye Turner Smith and lived in the Catawba and Burke County areas her entire life. Jackie worked as a Dental Assistant for Dr. Williams, DDS and later Dr. Lane, DDS.

Jackie enjoyed the arts and was an accomplished painter and loved working in oils. She was a devoted mother and deeply loved her entire family. Jackie was a very generous person who would give her last dime to anyone in need. Jackie was a woman of great faith. She loved animals and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Jackie is survived by her son, Michael Vinay and wife Kellie of Hendersonville; sisters, Sherry Warlick and husband Terry of Fletcher, NC, Jeanie Loria of Hickory and Jamie Burns and husband Tripp of Hickory; brothers, Randy Smith and wife Hattie of Raleigh; grandchildren, Ella Vinay and Landon Vinay; former husband and lifelong friend Alan Vinay of Granite Falls and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2PM Monday, April 27, 2015 in the Mausoleum Chapel at Catawba Memorial Park in Hickory. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Jackie’s name to the Hendersonville Inclusive Playground Project at Hendersonville Elementary School. Words of comfort for the family may be left for the family at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.