Davella (Jackie) Crittenden Jones was born June 24, 1938 to Frank and Vera Crittenden in Plainview, TX, she was the third daughter of nine children. Davella later moved to Spencer, Oklahoma. Both of her parents, two brothers, Frank Crittenden, Jr. and Clifton D. Crittenden preceded her in death. She was united in holy matrimony to Warren Smiley and to their union two children were born. She accepted Christ at an early age into her life and united with True Vine Baptist Church. She attended Dunjee High School and graduated in 1957. Davella was employed with Grace Cleaner's for three years, from there she was employed at University Hospital and worked for 23 years and retired in January of 1998 due to illness. Davella leaves to cherish her memories; three daughters, Vertrice F. Smiley of Midwest City, OK, Sherrie L Grigsby (John) of Midwest City, OK and Shelley R. Reagans (Brian) of Del City, OK; two sons, Marcus M. Tipton-Jones of Oklahoma City, OK and Jermaine Jones of Oklahoma City, OK; four sisters Ola L. Chism (Audrey) of Midwest City, OK, Joy M. Hall (Julius) of Oklahoma City, OK, Ann L Ballard of Oklahoma City, OK and Jeri L Slayden (Tony) of Spencer, OK; three brothers, Terry Crittenden (Janice) of Edmond, OK; fifteen grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.