of Lamar, AR
April 28, 1942 - May 29, 2021
Jeannie (Ricketts) Smith, 79, went to be with Jesus Saturday, May 29, 2021. She was born April 28, 1942 in Clarksville, AR to the late Homer and Bertha Hurst Ricketts. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Lawrence, Carl, Bill and Robert also three sisters, Vernell Blakslee, Jane Bradley and Norma Boen.
She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Dr. Buddy Smith, a daughter Marcia (David) Applegate, two sons, Wesley Baker and James Keith Baker, four stepdaughters, Montye (John) Mickelson, Kaylan (Druse) Ellis, Leslee (Tim) Tell and Sabrina Mellor, three grandchildren, Josh Applegate, Hannah Applegate and John Baker, four step grandchildren, Heather Culler, Zaid Tell, Lauren Cain and Tina Tell, one great-grandaughter, Remi Baker, two step great-grandaughters, Hadlee Culler and Haslee Culler and three sisters, Alice Treadway, Barbara Freeling and Georgia Hale.
Visitation for Jeannie will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, from 6:00-8:00 P.M at Roller Cox Funeral Home in Clarksville, Arkansas
Mrs. Smith's funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 10:00 A.M at the Cabin Creek Baptist Church with Bro. Lynn Garmroth officiating. Burial will follow at the Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville with John Mickelson, Druse Ellis, Rickey Treadway, Eddie Bradley, Gary Bradley, and Len Bradley serving as Pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude's: ID # 22459948, (888) 822-6344 or at www.stjude.org
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville
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18 Condolence(s)
Stacy Key
Thursday, June 3, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with Buddy and his family during this time. Jeannie was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Sharon Farrar
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
I cannot believe we have lost you and mom within three months of each other! I know you both are with our Lord now, but boy does it hurt!! We will always have our memories!! Buddy we are praying for you and the whole family during this sad time in your lives! Love to all!
Darrel and Sharon Wheeler
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
We sure did love our Jeannie, and we will miss her so much. She had such a radiant smile and sweet countenance. We're thankful for the hope of eternal reunion with our loved ones, through Jesus Christ, our Blessed Redeemer!
Lonnie and Levada Qualls
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Visited with Jeannie in rehab. Sweet and friendly as ever. She was a special lady. Our love and sympathy to Buddy and the families. May the peace that passes understanding be theirs.
Laura Conley
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
I love you so much Aunt Jeannie ⤠I'll miss you big welcoming smile and sweet hugs. Love and prayers.
Carolyn Sexton Johnson
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Prayers for the family. She was on of my best friends in Clarksville High School.
Linda Holt
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
My sincere condolences to family and friends .
DEENA Hartsfield
Monday, May 31, 2021
Aunt Jeannie you will be greatly missed by all of your friends & family. I will miss your hugs & the big smile you would give us when we saw you. Praying for my family
Love you
Kathy Bean
Monday, May 31, 2021
I'll always remember her sweet smile and hugs..I'll miss you Aunt Jeannie and will always love you!!
Carol Eden
Monday, May 31, 2021
Barb and family,
My deepest condolences to all who loved Jeannie. You continue in my prayers.
Wendy Marlow
Saturday, May 29, 2021
I hope Mrs Jeannie knew how much she was loved
Debbie Bradley
Saturday, May 29, 2021
I will forever remember your laugh. Hugs were always freely given any place or time we saw each other. You will be greatly missed because you were greatly loved by everyone.
Eddie Bradley
Saturday, May 29, 2021
Heaven gained another beautiful lady! May God wrap His loving arms around all of Aunt Jeannie's loved ones!
Louan Pyron
Saturday, May 29, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Jeannie when we worked together at Sara Lee many years ago. She was also a bright spot in my day.
Randy boen
Saturday, May 29, 2021
I love my aunt jeannie very sweet person and very kind she is going to be missed
David and Phyllis Towler
Saturday, May 29, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Buddy and all the family. Jeannie was such a lovely person. Always enjoyed talking to her and enjoyed visiting with her at potluck at the church. She will be missed.
Susan Richards
Saturday, May 29, 2021
I am going to miss this sweet sweet lady..I will miss her hugs and her support and her love...I know as soon as she entered Heaven there were lots of hugs being given !! Prayers for the while family
Randy and Edith Barmore
Saturday, May 29, 2021
So sorry for your loss, Buddy. Prayers for you and the family.