Myrna Jacqueline "Jackie" Sell

Myrna Jacqueline "Jackie" Sell, 91, of Smyrna, Tennessee, died on Monday, March 9, 2026. A native of Herrick, Illinois, she lived in many parts of the country over the years, including the Pekin and Peoria areas of Illinois, Charlotte, North Carolina, San Diego, California, and Brownsville, Texas. Most recently she made her home in Smyrna, where she became affectionately known as "Myrna from Smyrna."

Jackie worked for many years as a beautician in Pekin, Illinois, and later in the foundry at Caterpillar Tractor Company. She found deep joy in her family, music, gardening, painting, and rescuing stray animals. With a generous spirit, she sought to make the world a better place through love and grace.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Tishia Barber; step-father, Andrew Carter; birth father, Harley Walker; and granddaughter, Kathryn "Katie" Rose. Jackie is survived by her son, John (Don Jenkins) Terrill; daughter, Melody Rose; granddaughter, Mikki Rose; grandson, Will (Flor) Rose; and great-grandchildren, Luis Velazquez, Scarlette Velazquez, and Athena Rose.