Jacqueline Kay (Jackie) Shelton
Jacqueline Kay (Jackie) Shelton
A memorial service for Jacqueline Kay (Jackie) Shelton, 75, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 1, 2022 in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Ms. Shelton passed away at 10:59 a.m., Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Ozarks Medical Center.
She is survived by her son Jeff Smith of West Plains, Missouri; three grandchildren, Shelby Smith, Karsyn Smith, and Sawyer Smith of West Plains, Missouri; cousins Cathy and husband Hal Jeffrey of Battlefield, Missouri, Janet and husband Kevin Turner of Battlefield, Missouri, Bill Shelton of Carson, Washington, and Jerry Hayden of Springfield, Missouri; and longtime friends, Debbie Duff, Donna Luther, and Sara Ann Wright.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Louis Emery and Viola Jane Bay, paternal grandparents Andrew Jackson and Margaret Evelyn Shelton, and parents Edward Jackson and Ella Nadine Shelton.
Jackie graduated from West Plains High School in 1964. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Southwest Missouri State University and Master’s degree from Drury University. She worked as a teacher for many years at Howell Valley, Richards, and West Plains. She also served as the librarian at West Plains High School and Elementary. She coached softball, volleyball, and cheerleading. Her grandchildren remember their “JJ” as the librarian at West Plains Elementary School. Jackie loved to read, travel, the color purple, and her grandkids. Jackie traveled to many places including Mexico, Netherlands, Italy, and Dubai. She took flying lessons and completed her first solo flight on December 12, 1982. Jackie was supportive and proud of her grandchildren for their various activities. She was always excited to see and hear about Shelby’s high school classroom, Karsyn’s softball games, and Sawyer’s golf matches. Jackie will be truly missed by friends and family.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Jill
August 29, 2022 @ 1:05 pm
Jeff,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Jill (Cozort) Brooks
Lisa Manion Meade
August 29, 2022 @ 1:30 pm
Jeff,
I’m so sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. I’m praying for you and your children.
Carrie Thompson
August 29, 2022 @ 1:38 pm
Jeff, Shelby, Karsyn, and Sawyer, so sorry to hear of Jackie’s passing. You have our sympathy.
Carrie and David Thompson
Shelley Surface
August 29, 2022 @ 2:28 pm
Jeff, I am sorry for your loss. I worked in the library with your mom at the High School, and she was a very sweet lady.
Darrin Reed
August 29, 2022 @ 4:56 pm
So sorry to hear Jeff, your mom was a great lady
Barbara Cook
August 31, 2022 @ 9:39 pm
Jeff, was so sad to read of your mother’s passing. Jackie and I had been friends for many years. May you all remember your memories and hold them close to your hearts.
Carla Hubbard
August 29, 2022 @ 6:02 pm
Sending prayers Jeff, sorry to read this.
Enjoyed meeting her years ago.
Amber Redburn
August 29, 2022 @ 6:44 pm
Jeff, Shelby, Karsyn, and Sawyer,
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of Jeff’s Mother/your Grandmother, Jackie. We will keep all of you in our daily prayers/thoughts. During this difficult time may God comfort, encourage, strengthen, and give each of you peace. Jackie will be missed. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene Cozort
Tim, Amber, and Corby Redburn
Kim Johnson
August 30, 2022 @ 1:38 am
Jeff, I am so sorry for you and your families loss. Sending prayers for comfort for you all. I have some very fond memories of her from Richard School. She was a fun lady, who will be missed by all who knew her.
My mom, Mary Ann Collins sends her deepest condolences to you and your family.
Jeannie Cox
August 30, 2022 @ 5:22 am
Jackie was an amazing lady and will be greatly missed. She was a large presence in my high school years and will be forever in my memories. My prayers are with the family for their loss.
Jeanette
August 30, 2022 @ 6:56 am
Jeff,
I have very fond memories of your mom she helped me write my speech for 8th grade graduation and helped me get my “s ‘s” right in speech therapy. I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
debbie stiner
August 30, 2022 @ 3:44 pm
Jeff I’m so sorry to hear about your mom I remember her at Richard’s school she was such a fun an beautiful lady.an very inspiring to everyone.
Melinda (Burgess) King
September 1, 2022 @ 6:43 pm
Jeff, our deepest sympathies to you and the kids. Your Mom was the sweetest thing when we went to Richards. Let your memories soothe your hurting heart.
Sandy Rosengren
September 2, 2022 @ 5:08 pm
I am so sorry to hear about Jackie’s passing. May your loving memories comfort you. Prayers for you all.
Cheryl Tyler
September 5, 2022 @ 9:08 am
Jackie was an amazing coach, teacher, and influence during high school. I remember her fondly and pray for comfort for her family.
Pam Becker
September 5, 2022 @ 8:29 pm
I met Jackie when she was the Elementary School librarian. I wish I’d known her better and for a longer time. She and I shared a most remarkable experience, a great story, and she ‘earned’ my utmost respect. I liked her very much. My condolences to the family and her close friends.