Wilma Jacqueline Almond

Wilma Jacqueline “Jackie” Almond passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Jackie was born May 19, 1928 in Majestic, Kentucky to the late William M. and Cecilia Curley Lindley. Preceded in death by: daughter, Yvonne Almond Llumbet; sister, Norma Jean Lackey. She is survived by: the love of her life and husband of 65 years, Rick Almond; children, Dennis Almond, Dale (Tennie) Almond, Donna (Del) Roberts, David Almond; granddaughter and primary caregiver with David, Christie Wilson. Jackie is also survived by her precious shih tzu Sassy who has constantly been by her side for the past five and a half years; grandchildren, Heather (Matt) Rucker, Christie (Ricky) Wilson, Lindsey (Allen) Piercy, Brett (Erika) Llumbet, Brad Llumbet, Bridgett (Michael) Williamson, Kelly Almond, Chelsey (Bob) DiDomenico, Andrew Almond, Shane Roberts and Chessa Roberts; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson and numerous nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 PM, Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Smith Trinity Chapel. A celebration of life service will follow at 2:00 PM with Rev. Jimmy Trivett officiating. Family and friends will assemble for interment at 3:00 PM, Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Jackie requested that in lieu of any flowers donations be made to Alzheimer’s Tennessee, 5801 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 or The Bartlett Adult Day Out program at New Providence Presbyterian Church, 703 West Broadway Avenue, Maryville, TN 37801 or Tennessee Donor Services, 1600 Hayes Street, Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37203. The Almond family wishes to express sincere appreciation to the University of Tennessee Medical Center Hospice, specifically Chris Hargrove, Angela Crawley, Pam Blocker, and Lorie Howard for their loving care and kindness. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Wilma Jacqueline Almond please visit our Sympathy Store.