Mary Jacqueline Smith Jones

Jackie was born 21 June 1931, in Marion, NC to the late George and Rebecca Smith. She was educated in the McDowell County public schools, and attended Winthrop College, in Rock Hill SC where she met JB. After their marriage in 1950 they settled in Raleigh, NC so JB could attend NCSU. It was then that Jackie became a huge NC State Wolfpack fan. They had season tickets to the football games for 31 years, and attended many away games and bowl games.

Jackie was with the insurance department at Rex Hospital for 39 years. She helped facilitate the move from the Saint Mary's Street location to the current location. She had fond memories of her time at Rex and the many people she worked with.

Jackie is survived by her children: Leslie R. Jones of Hampstead, NC and Robin L Ober, and her husband, David of Pittsboro, NC, her granddaughter Brandy, and great-grandson Ryder. She is also survived by her sister Revonda Heavner of Hickory, NC and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, 22 July 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service beginning at 9:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the following charity: Jim and Betsy Bryan Hospice Home of UNC Healthcare, 100 Roundtree Way, Pittsboro NC 27312.

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