MT. MORRIS — Jacquelyn Petitt passed away peacefully December 12, 2024.
Jackie was born March 14, 1931 in Melrose Park, IL to Vernon V. And Marguerite (Jorgensen) Smith. Graduated from Proviso High School Maywood, IL and attended Maryville College, Maryville, TN. Married Dick Petitt May 15, 1956 in Maywood, IL.
In late May of 1956 Jackie accompanied Dick seeing the USA courtesy of the USAF.
She with her husband owned and operated Mt. Morris Farm Supply Feed Mill And Elevators.
Jackie and Dick liked entertaining and held a large Kentucky Derby party yearly. They also enjoyed golfing and fishing at Lost Lake.
Jackie belonged to P.E.O. and was a volunteer at KSB for many years.
Survived by a son Rick Petitt, Franklin Grove, IL; Daughter Kim (Bob) Macklin, Mt. Morris, IL; Daughter in law Cindy Petitt, Trophy Club, TX; Grandchildren Jordan Petitt and Cara Petitt, North Carolina and Molly (Eric) Towle, Oregon, IL; Great grandson Ezra Towle.
Predeceased by spouse, parents, brother V. Richard Smith and son Bradley V. Petitt.
Memorials to Mt. Morris Fire Foundation and Serenity Home And Hospice, Oregon, IL.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date.
Cremation rites were handled through Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt, Mt. Morris, IL.
