Jacqueline "Jackie" Miller Roark

Jacqueline Marydell Miller Roark of Jefferson, better known as Jackie moved to her heavenly home Saturday, May 30, 2015.

Mrs. Roark was born in Ashe county January 1, 1927 to Edward and Emma Mash Miller. She was a housewife and also worked at Greensboro Manufacturing until she retired. She married Roger Roark on June 29, 1946. She enjoyed cooking for her family and looked forward to each visit from them. She always had desserts ready for anyone that visited. Everyone was welcome in her home and she made you feel special with her kind and encouraging words of wisdom.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 1, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Russell Sheets. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until 2:00 pm prior to the service at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.

Mrs. Roark was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and 3 sons: Steve, Terry and Larry also one daughter, Shelby Roark McNeill. She is survived by 3 sons: Jerry and wife Judy of Jefferson, Gary and wife Diane of Jefferson and Barry of Jefferson. Three daughters, Shirley Powers and husband Jim of Lansing; Sharon Craighill and husband Laird of Davidson and Shelia Parsons and husband Tim of Wilkesboro. One brother, Dallas Miller and wife Naomi of Dayton, Ohio. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 8 -great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She no longer remains on earth but the love from her family and friends will never end. May she rest in peace.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mrs. Roark's arrangements.

Cemetery Details