of Benton, AR
June 30, 1925 - August 4, 2013
Iva G. Jackson, 88, of Benton went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House in Bryant. She was born June 30, 1925 in Clarendon, AR to the late Ivan and Gladys McCrea. Iva graduated from Clarendon High School in 1942. After graduation, she met and married Dema F. Jackson on May 29, 1943. They were married for seventy years. Iva worked for the Baptist Hospital for seventeen years. She retired and moved to Harris Brake Lake in Perryville, AR and in 2000 they moved to Benton, AR. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Benton.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley Pupsta and Lucille Park.
She is survived by her husband, Dema F. Jackson of Benton; their children, Gene and Rose Jackson of Richmond, IN, Darla and Gene Word of Benton, Peggy and Jim Conrad of Cabot, Mike and Susan Jackson of North Little Rock, and Tommy Jackson of Birmingham, AL; three sisters, Effie Reinagel of Cordova, TN, Elvia Bridges of Maumelle, AR, and Elizabeth Victory of Butler, MO; eight grandchildren, Geno Jackson, Kristal Jackson, Stacey Green, Bubba Runnells, Jennifer Paul, Todd Jackson, Jeremy Jackson, and Shawn Jackson, and thirteen great grandchildren, Jaeden, Nicholas, Julia, Ethan, Sarah, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Madison, Morgan, Rowan, Justin, Gina, Jonathan, Mitchell, Annabella, Taylor, and Garret.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Trinity Baptist Church in Benton with Bro. Mike Titsworth officiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening, August 6th at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047).
A special thanks to Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House and their caring doctors and nurses, especially Dr. Mark Martindale.
Family comments: Our mother was a loving Christian mother. She was the best cook in the world and she baked cookies for us and everyone she knew, especially at Christmas. Our fondest memories of our mother are when she was in the kitchen from cooking all of our favorite meals to fish fries on the lake. Lots of love and lots of laughter always when we were with her. We will never forget the love of our ''special'' mother.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Saline Memorial Hospice, 23157 Hwy I-30, Bryant, AR 72022
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Frances Johnson
Thursday, August 8, 2013
My husband, William, and I lived next door to the Jackson family on 44th Street from 1954 to 1959. In June of '54, our daughter Georgia was born. We loved the neighborhood. Dema and Genny were fine people. The children were well-behaved and all were beautiful. We are so sorry to hear of Genny's passing. Old friends are the best friends.
Patsy Word Price
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
So sorry to hear about your mother, Heaven now has another angel .... I'll be praying for you as you go through this time of sorrow... Patsy
Saline Memorial Hospice
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
The staff of Saline Memorial Hospice extends our condolences with the loss of Mrs. Jackson. Thank you for gracing us with her presence. May your memories and love give your family peace for this day and strength for your tomorrows.
Sue Gilliam
Monday, August 5, 2013
My condolences to the family.
Rpbin & Anthony Henry
Monday, August 5, 2013
Our deepest sympathy for the Jackson family.
Love,
Robin, Anthony, Sue, Madison, and Morgan