Mrs. Jacquelyn Irene Rakestraw

December 30, 1939 - March 15, 2015

Ms. Jacquelyn Irene Rakestraw, affectionately known to her family and friends as “Jackie”, age 75, of Dallas passed away at Wellstar Paulding Hospital on Sunday, March 15, 2015. Jackie was born on December 30, 1939 in Newnan, GA to loving parents the late Mr. James Daniel “J.D.” Bryant and Mrs. Lucille Landrum Bryant. Jackie worked for Advo System as a mailroom worker for 32 years and retired from the company in 2002. A loving mother and grandmother, Jackie enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed gardening. Jackie was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her beloved parents; 3 brothers, Mr. J.E. Bryant, Mr. Tandy Bryant, and Mr. James Bryant; 1 sister Mrs. Edna Portwood and 1 son, Mr. Michael Gordon. Jackie is survived by her faithful partner and friend, Mr. William “Bill” Smith; 5 children, Mrs. Sabrina (Roger) Dunger of Lithia Springs, Ms. Judy Bearden of Villa Rica, Mr. Robbie Eason of Hoganville, GA, Mrs. Christy (Tim) Ray of Hiram and Mrs. Tracy (Alan) Poor of Temple; 17 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Mr. George Bryant of Abilene, TX; Aunt, Diane George of Ellijay; extended family, Jerry Portwood of Douglasville, David Portwood of Dallas and Ricky Portwood of Ellijay; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends also survive. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 from 4-9 PM at Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home. A memorial service will be conducted on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 7 PM at Ridge Road Baptist Church with Rev. Dwayne Hewett officiating. In regards to flowers, the family has requested potted plants and no carnations. Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Jacquelyn Irene “Jackie” Rakestraw.