Jacolyn L. Smithson passed away Thursday, April 28, 2011 surrounded by her family at home in Woodstock. She was born August 20, 1947 in Chicago to Laurence and Rose (nee Sommer) Cramer. She graduated from Maine South High School in 1965. Jackie married James V. Smithson on April 20, 1974 and moved to Woodstock in 1977. After receiving her associate''s degree from McHenry County College, she worked as an office manager at Woodstock Animal Hospital and later as the office manager & bookkeeper at Meto-Grafics in Cary, IL. Jackie cherished her time with her family, and was a compassionate and loyal friend to many people. Her love for animals, especially horses, began at the age of 14 with equestrian show riding, and that passion continued throughout her life. She also had a great enthusiasm for travel, reading and learning. She is survived by her husband; her children, Julie and Jonathon (Elizabeth); her mother; her brother Laurence (Katherine) Cramer; and her sister Marion (David) Stickley. She was preceded in death by her father. Memorial services will take place at St. Ann''s Episcopal Church in Woodstock, IL on Saturday, May 7 at 11am. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society, Hooved Animal, or St. Ann''s Episcopal Church.