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Jessielene Smart

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Jessielene Smart, age 90, of McRae, Ark. passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 in Sherwood, Ark. Mrs. Smart was born Nov. 22, 1925 in Marvell, Ark. to the late Marion and Margret Wells. She was a member of First Baptist Church of McRae. She is survived by her son, Mike Smart (Cindy) of Walls, Miss.; daughter, Gayle Akers (Chris) of Cabot; six grandchildren, Meghan Smart, Tyler Smart, Tanner Smart, Cole Traylor, Reese Traylor and Laura Beth Ward; four great-grandchildren, Madalyn Hayes, Emery Smart, Addison Traylor and Gabriella Ward; two sisters, Bobbie Russell of Marvell and Jane Crawford of Lambert, Miss.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Smart was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert D. Smart; two brothers, Jack Wells and William B. Wells; and one sister, Marjorie Russell. A graveside service for Jessielene Smart will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 at Turner Cemetery in Turner, Ark. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Brother Mac Davis will officiate. Honorary pallbearers are Todd Russell, Reese Traylor, Larry Smart, Tyler Smart, Tanner Smart and Cole Traylor. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to First Baptist Church of McRae, 703 E 2nd St, McRae, Ark., 72102. Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Friends and relatives may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

Published October 10, 2016

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