Jackie Rasnake, age 83 of Kingsport, entered into eternal peace with her Heavenly Father during the mid- morning hours on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Jackie was born on March 25, 1935 in Sullivan County, TN to Basil and Carrie Cox. In 1954 Jackie married her best friend and love of her life, James Cecil Rasnake. Jackie and Cecil enjoyed a wonderful life together and they were the best of friends.
Jackie loved gardening and working outdoors. She was a devout Christian and she could always be found reading and studying her favorite book of all, the Holy Bible.
Jackie was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, James Cecil Rasnake; and nephew, Tony Lee Rasnake. Those left to cherish her memory are her sister, Kathleen Rasnake and husband Benton; special niece and caregiver, Lynda Martin and husband Robert; two great nieces, Jennifer Stacy and husband Josh, and Erica Martin; one special great great nephew, Mason Stacy; and several other loving nieces and nephews.
The family would like to give a special “Thank You” to Smoky Mountain Hospice for the care they gave Jackie and the support they gave to the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Smoky Mountain Hospice, located at 106 Ferrell Ave Ste 1, Kingsport, TN 37663, (423) 246-1005.
The family will receive friends on Friday, June 8, 2018 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at East Lawn Funeral Home. A celebration of Jackie’s life will be held at 12:00 pm immediately following the visitation with Chaplain Michael Driver officiating. Jackie will be laid to rest on Friday, June 8, 2018 at 1:00 pm at East Lawn Memorial Park in the Garden of the Well. Serving as pallbearers will be Jackie’s family and friends.
