She was born July 21, 1981, in Flowood, and was raised by loving parents and “hands on” grandparents, all of whom instilled values of loyalty and trust in Jackie and her siblings.
She enjoyed a successful career in the insurance industry which spanned more than 23 years. For the last 6 years she was part of the team at Shelter-Derek McCombs Agency where she was beloved by both customers and coworkers alike.
Jackie was devoted to her family and loved spending time with them. Her husband’s career as a truck driver was difficult at times, but Jackie never wavered in her love and support for him.
When Jackie believed in something she stood behind it, and this was evident in all that she did. Whether her dedicated support of U.S. veterans, her innate love for animals, or her staunch support of LSU football, Jackie was “all in”.
Perhaps she will best be remembered for her traits of generosity and loyalty, and her compassionate and tender heart for others.
Jackie was preceded in death by her father, Jack LeRoy Gill; step-father, Devin Dutka; grandparents, Jack and Wanda Gill, and Hal Peel; great-grandmother, Pauline Ellis; and uncle, Joel Gill.
Survivors include husband, Eric Smith; mother, Susan Peel Dutka; children, Tristan Rowzee, Peyton Rowzee, Bailey Smith, Sierra Smith, Harley Smith, Caleb Brown, and Jamie Lynn Smith ; grandchildren, Madelynn, Treadwell, Mallorie Treadwell, and Sekani River Smith; brother, Joseph Gill; sisters, Katy Thrasher (Chris), and Desiree Munn (Rickey); grandmother, Sue Peel; uncles and aunts, Hal Peel (Margaret), David Peel, Jimmy Peel, Frank Peel (Tricia), Chuck Peel (Hermine), Joey Peel, and Julian Allen; father and mother-in-law, George and Kathy Smith; brothers-in-law, Clint Smith (Candice), and Justin Smith (Kelley); nieces and nephews, Christian Smith, Finley Smith, Garrett Smith, Haley Chisolm, Jewel Thrasher, Leslee Thrasher, Hannah and Isaiah Munn; best friend, Jamie Allen; several cousins; and canine companion, Gus.
Visitation will be held from 11:00am until 1:00pm, Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl. Graveside services will follow at 2:00pm at Lakewood Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors at woundedwarriorproject.org.
