"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death; neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain." Mary Jacqueline Smith was born May 7, 1950 in Owensboro, Ky to the late Geneva Morton Smith. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and became a member of Center Street Baptist Church where she was the church clerk, financial secretary, Sunday School teacher, and choir member. Furthermore, her steadfast and abiding presence, shouts of amen in a voice that could be heard to the four corners of the church and humorous exclamations of support will be missed by local pastors and congregations. She was loved by all who knew her, never met a stranger, but God loved her best. She departed this life on September 12, 2023 at Owensboro Regional Health System. She was employed by The Housing Authority of Owensboro, OMICO Plastics Inc, and OMHS where she retired. She was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda White, a brother, Sylvester Smith, and a niece Shelaine Smith. She leaves to cherish her memory two (2) daughters, Garlynda J. Smith and Stephanie R. Smith; four (4) sisters, Nancy (Keith) Gore of Clarksville, Tennessee, Jonell (Mike) Modock, Shelia "Annie" Smith, and Karen (Anthony) Johnson all of Owensboro, KY; a bonus mother, Jacqueline Winsett of Pittsburgh, PA, and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins along with a community of friends. A celebration of life will be held at noon Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Tenth Street Missionary Baptist Church, with Apostle Carlos Lamar officiating. Rev. Willie E. Grubbs is church pastor. A committal and burial will follow the service in Rosehill-Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday at the church. Care by McFarland Funeral Home, Inc. Please leave memories and messages of condolence for the family at www.mcfarlandfh.com