Jacquelyn "Jackie" Schmidt Sims

Born on July 9, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland, Jackie grew up in Long Green and attended

Carroll Manor Elementary School before graduating from Parkville High School. She went

on to build a diverse and fulfilling career in administrative roles. Her early professional

years were spent as a secretary at Youth's Benefit Elementary School in Fallston. She later

became the secretary to the Dean of Students at Goucher College in Towson before

transitioning to public affairs at Sheppard Pratt Hospital, also in Towson. Jackie concluded

her career as an event coordinator on a national level, a role that allowed her to showcase

her organizational skills and passion for bringing people together.

Jackie is survived by her beloved husband Gilbert, her daughter Jennifer, and her son-in-law

Todd. She and Gilbert were married for nearly 59 years. Her family was the center of her

world, and she embraced her role with unwavering love, dedication and warmth. She was

preceded in death by her parents, Edward Elmer Schmidt and Della Evelyn Pruitt Schmidt.

Beyond her professional life, Jackie had many passions that brought her joy. She was an

avid reader with a deep appreciation for music, theater, Broadway productions, and

movies. Her creativity was evident in her joy of sewing and craft work, hobbies she pursued

with enthusiasm. Some of her fondest memories were made during family weekends on

the Chesapeake Bay, where she enjoyed boating, fishing, and crabbing around St.

Michaels.

Jackie also had a strong commitment to serving her community. She dedicated many years

as the chair of the Towson Fourth of July parade and contributed her time to various

committees at St. Joseph's Hospital in Towson. Those who knew Jackie would describe her

as strong, loyal, supportive, passionate, and incredibly funny—a friend who could always

be counted on for kindness and laughter.

In honor of Jackie's wishes, a celebration of life will be held on March 22, 2025, from 11:00

AM to 3:00 PM at Long Green Volunteer Fire Company, located at 4506 Long Green Road in

Glen Arm, Maryland. The gathering will feature music, dancing, and smiles—just as she

wanted. A light lunch with refreshments will be provided, along with an opportunity for

those who wish to share their stories and memories of Jackie.

Jackie’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved her. May the joy she brought to

others continue to shine through the lives she touched.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations in Jackie’s name be made to

Macular Degeneration Research at donate.brightfocus.org/mdr/donate or by mail to

BrightFocus Foundation, 22512 Gateway Center Dr., Clarksburg, MD 20871.