Jackie Dale Dayton

Jackie Dale Dayton, 65, a lifelong resident of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.  Born in Mitchell County, NC on July 6, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Chloe Dale.  Jackie was a member of Nebo First Baptist Church and worked as a respiratory therapist for McDowell Hospital.  She loved to read, spend time with family, and arrange flowers.  Jackie had moved to Myrtle Beach, SC following her retirement.

Jackie is survived by her husband of 47 years, Jerry Dayton; daughters, Jillian Maney (Adam) and Joy Dayton (Josh Carter); grandchildren, Greyson Maney, Ryan Maney, Ashlynn Carter, Harley Carter, and Stephen Carter; numerous nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Johnny Dayton (Carol); and sister-in-law, Beth Burleson (David).

In addition to her parents, Jackie was preceded in death by a daughter, Jordyn Dayton.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church.  A celebration of Jackie’s life will follow at 3 p.m. in the church with Dr. David Burleson and Rev. Brian Buckner officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to the American Kidney Foundation.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.