Obituary of Princess Jackson-Smith

Princess Nadine Jackson-Smith took her place in heaven on June 19, 2014. She is remembered and greatly missed by her family, friends and community. Princess was born on January 25, 1946 in Suffolk, Virginia to Robert and Evelyn Jackson. The family moved to Richland in 1962 where she graduated from Richland High School and attended community college. Later, she moved to Seattle where she graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in English. She moved to Olympia in 1976. She was an active member of the St. John’s Episcopal Church in Olympia, Washington. She worked on many social issues and participated in a number of civic organizations, including the Tacoma Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, as well as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She volunteered in many ways to help those in her community who needed a friend, a donation or encouragement. Princess was a professional communicator who was widely known and recognized for work with the Seattle Parks Department, and the Washington State Departments of Licensing, Transportation (Ferries) and Natural Resources. She was a published author, speech writer and an accomplished communication consultant. A special friend to many, Princess was the personification of great character, charm, and grace. She is survived by her brother, Robert Jackson Jr. of Seattle, Washington; a host of other family members; loving goddaughters: Adrianna Opheim of Tacoma, Washington, and Taylore and Brooke Woodhouse, both of San Antonio, Texas. She was preceded in death by her cherished parents, Robert and Evelyn Jackson of Seattle; and her adoring husband, Richard Smith. Condolence correspondence may be mailed to St. John’s Church at the address above. Memorial donations in the name of Princess Jackson Smith may be made to St. John’s Episcopal Church (see above) OR to the Scholarship Fund of the Tacoma Chapter of Links, Inc. at scholarship@tacomalinksinc.org. Please leave memories of Princess or condolences for her family in the Guestbook below.