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Helen
Elizabeth Jackson Smith, 93, of New Port Richey, FL passed away Sunday, November
26 after a brief illness. Born August 6, 1924, in Newburgh, NY to Joseph L. and
Catherine (nee Murphy) Jackson, Helen graduated from Newburgh Free Academy, then
attended Ladycliff College, Highland Falls, NY, before transferring to Kings
County Hospital School of Nursing, Brooklyn, NY, where she earned certification
as a Registered Nurse. She subsequently pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in
Nursing from St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY, and a Master of Arts degree in
Human Development from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ. Married for
69 years to her now deceased husband, John M. Smith, whom she met in a Brooklyn
diner, Helen worked in various hospital and public health roles in New York and
New Jersey before relocating to New Port Richey, FL, where she served in
management positions in various hospitals. Helen retired from Pasco-Hernando
Community College where she was an adjunct nursing professor and Nursing Program
Administrator. Helen will be remembered for her keen intellect, sharp wit, kind
nature, and political passion. Helen is survived by six nieces and nephews:
Thomas (Robin) Jackson, William (Patrice) Jackson, Anne (Stephen Murray)
Jackson, Patricia (Michael) Gonoude, Ellen Jackson, and John Jackson, numerous
great-nieces and –nephews, and devoted friends. A memorial service will be held
at Dobies Funeral Home, Congress Street, New Port Richey, Thursday, November 30,
at 4 p.m. Burial will be private per the request of the family.
Helen
Elizabeth Jackson Smith, 93, of New Port Richey, FL passed away Sunday, November
26 after a brief illness. Born August 6, 1924, in Newburgh, NY to Joseph L. and
Catherine (nee Murphy) Jackson, Helen graduated from Newburgh Free Academy, then
attended Ladycliff College, Highland Falls, NY, before transferring to Kings
County Hospital School of Nursing, Brooklyn, NY, where she earned certification
as a Registered Nurse. She subsequently pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in
Nursing from St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY, and a Master of Arts degree in
Human Development from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ. Married for
69 years to her now deceased husband, John M. Smith, whom she met in a Brooklyn
diner, Helen worked in various hospital and public health roles in New York and
New Jersey before relocating to New Port Richey, FL, where she served in
management positions in various hospitals. Helen retired from Pasco-Hernando
Community College where she was an adjunct nursing professor and Nursing Program
Administrator. Helen will be remembered for her keen intellect, sharp wit, kind
nature, and political passion. Helen is survived by six nieces and nephews:
Thomas (Robin) Jackson, William (Patrice) Jackson, Anne (Stephen Murray)
Jackson, Patricia (Michael) Gonoude, Ellen Jackson, and John Jackson, numerous
great-nieces and –nephews, and devoted friends. A memorial service will be held
at Dobies Funeral Home, Congress Street, New Port Richey, Thursday, November 30,
at 4 p.m. Burial will be private per the request of the family.
