Jacqueline Deschambault

Jacqueline Anne Cooper Smith Deschambault (79), Born June 19, 1947, in St. Augustine, Florida - Grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, Passed away peacefully in a room filled with the presence of God; surrounded by family and friends.

The days leading up to her passing - she poured out to every single person who came to visit (nearly 80 people). It was supernatural - she was alert, and still as spunky and straightforward as ever.

She encouraged, instilled wisdom and gave us laughs throughout the days leading up to her move to heaven.

At one point, her eyes closed - she said, “I thought your hair would be longer”. We asked her, Do you see Jesus - she nodded, yes. We asked - what does He look like? Her answer: Well, He could’t be more Jewish”.

In 1972 in a green velour chair in Jacksonville, FL she met Him and gave her heart to Him. Her life was forever changed that day as He came out of the history books into the present and made Himself real to her. That decision has forever changed our lives. WE KNOW HIM because of her!

She finally met Him face to face Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 12:40 AM - the lover of her soul - Her Savior, Healer, Redeemer, Friend, Bridegroom and Her Prince of Peace - King Jesus! It was the most beautiful thing we have ever witnessed.

Jacque loved the Word of God and decided 4 years ago to study at Kineo Ministry Training Center. Whether in the hospital or in her last months of life, she was determined to finish her course of study. She did just that! She graduated and earned an Associates of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies (while on Hospice), June 28, 2026. She finished well.

She absolutely loved her yard, she loved gardening and let us not forget how she HATED Kudzu! She enjoyed talks out on the front porch, reading the Word of God and listening to the birds sing. She enjoyed playing cards & games with anyone who’d play with her - she always seemed to win at Canasta! She hosted well and always had some kind of yummy dessert waiting for her guests and they were always served on doilies! She was a truthful, classy, southern lady.

She would always brag on her children and grandchildren - and their accomplishments. We knew that she loved us as she was our biggest supporter!

She is survived by her sister, Pamela Cooper Nobles of Dothan, Alabama; her children, Robert Kenneth Smith, Jr, Christopher Curtis Smith (Audrey Davis), Joshua Chandler Smith (Amber Smith), Erika Smith Nicholson (Kevin Nicholson). Grandchildren: Samantha (Reed), Justin, Madison & Hailey. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Salome Cooper, Glen Cooper, Jr (brother), Deborah Fisher (sister).

Please join the family in celebrating her life for the following services:

Visitation: Wednesday, August 12, 2026. 5:00 - 8:00pm.

McDonald & Son Funeral Home

150 Sawnee Drive Cumming, GA 30040

Funeral Service: Thursday August 13, 2026 at 11:00am.

Christ Fellowship Church

139 Hightower Parkway, Dawsonville, GA 30534

Processional to Graveside Service: Immediately following the service

Macedonia Memorial Park Cemetery

10685 East Cherokee Drive Canton, GA 30115

Fellowship & Reception with Friends & Family: TBD

Jacqueline will be remembered for her passion and love for Jesus, her unwavering love and support towards her family, her truthfulness, determination, spunkiness and her love for life! She will be missed, but her legacy and what she’s instilled into her family will carry on for years to come.

The family has incurred unforeseen, upfront costs and would ask in lieu of flowers, please consider donating to offset the financial burden: https://gofund.me/0934b601d