Jessielene Smart

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Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 Plaza St.
West Helena, AR  72390
Monday, October 10, 2016
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Service Schedule
Graveside
Turner Cemetery
Hwy 1
Turner, AR  72383
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
10:30 a.m.
Cemetery
Turner Cemetery
Hwy 1
Turner, AR  72383
Jessielene Smart

of McRae, AR

November 22, 1925 - October 8, 2016

Jessielene Smart, age 90, of McRae, Arkansas passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 in Sherwood, Arkansas. Mrs. Smart was born November 22, 1925 at Marvell, Arkansas to the late Marion and Margret Wells. She was a member of First Baptist Church of McRae.

She is survived by her son, Mike Smart (Cindy) of Walls, Mississippi; daughter, Gayle Akers (Chris) of Cabot; six grandchildren, Meghan Smart, Tyler Smart, Tanner Smart, Cole Traylor, Reese Traylor and Laura Beth Ward; four great-grandchildren, Madalyn Hayes, Emery Smart, Addison Traylor and Gabriella Ward; two sisters, Bobbie Russell of Marvell and Jane Crawford of Lambert, Mississippi; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mrs. Smart was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert D. Smart; two brothers, Jack Wells and William B. Wells; and one sister, Marjorie Russell.

A graveside service for Jessielene Smart will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Turner Cemetery in Turner, Arkansas. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Brother Mac Davis will officiate.

Honorary pallbearers are Todd Russell, Reese Traylor, Larry Smart, Tyler Smart, Tanner Smart and Cole Traylor.

Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to First Baptist Church of McRae, 703 E 2nd St, McRae, AR 72102.

Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.

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Charles Frizzell Family
DeWitt, AR
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Thursday, October 13, 2016

We are so sorry to heard about your mother. We send our deepest condolences to all.

Ernestine Jones Freeman
Jennings, LA
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Tuesday, October 11, 2016

So sorry to hear about Jessielene. My prayers are with you during this sad time.

Phil Anderson
Olive Branch, MS
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Monday, October 10, 2016

Mike Smart and Family,

We will be praying for you guys. We love you guys.

Linda Prine
Plano, TX
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Monday, October 10, 2016

Dear Smart, Akers, Crawford, Russell and Ward families,
Betty and I wanted to express our condolences at the loss of our cousin, Jessieline. She was such a joy to be around with a personality that brought smiles and laughter to everyone who knew her. Grace and peace for her soul now in the Heavenly abide.

Linda and Betty

Ann Hawes
Clarksdale,
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Monday, October 10, 2016

Thoughts & Prayers

Cheryl Piercy Cravens
Grenada,
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Sunday, October 9, 2016

So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was so sweet and I know you will miss her dearly.

Eric & Karen(Brown) Mathews
Sardis,,
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Sunday, October 9, 2016

Many continued prayers....today and the days ahead. I love y'all!
Karen, Eric,
Steven, Stephanie, Jarred & Tenley

Gayle Odom
Byhalia, MS
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Sunday, October 9, 2016

Jessielene was such a dear lady. I worked with her back in the early 80's. I have thought about her often, and wondered where she was. So very sorry to see hear this!

Pam Hensley
Conway,
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Sunday, October 9, 2016

Gayle and Mike
So sorry to hear about Aunt Jessie. I know how difficult this is. Hard to believe that so many members of the family have passed on. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.
Love, Pam