Jacqueline (Jackie) Ray Rhoden (73) went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2026. Jackie was born in Jacksonville, Florida to Raymond (Ralph) Smart and Elizabeth Griffis Smart. She attended Paxon Senior High School where she met the love of her life, David Eugene Rhoden. Jackie and David were happily married for 52 years. Jackie was employed by the Bradford County School District until her retirement. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Starke where she taught Sunday School and sang beautifully in the choir.

Jackie is survived by her husband, David Rhoden; two children: Teresa Rhoden and D. Raymond Rhoden (Rachel Rhoden); four grandchildren: Chase D. Rhoden; Shelby R. Rhoden; R. Cole Rhoden; and Gracie N. Rhoden; sister Dorothy Baskin (Roger Baskin); and two nephews John Baskin (Jeannie Baskin) and Phillip Baskin.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:00pm at Crosby Lake Cemetery in Starke, Florida.