LaWanda Jean Jackson

LaWanda Jean Jackson, age 77 years, a former resident of Rosiclare, Illinois, passed away Tuesday morning, December 10, 2024, at 11 A.M. in her residence at the Autumn Ridge Supportive Living in Vienna. Jean, as she was known to family and friends, was born June 17, 1947 in Elizabethtown, Illinois. She was the daughter of Robert F. Owens, Jr. and Dorothy Louise (Bryant) Owens. On April 6, 1980, Jean was united in marriage to James. R. Jackson, Sr. at the Rosiclare Free Pentecostal Church. He preceded her in death on February 20, 2002. Jean is survived by: her children – John Joseph (Susan) Church of Herrin, Debra Lynn (Norman) Cubley, Linda Lou (Steve) Jackson, and Brenda Sue (Terry) Tolbert all of Rosiclare; grandchildren – Brittany (Michael) Marks, Heather (her fiancé – Brently Price) Church, Stephanie Hayes, Sherrie (Stephen) Crabb, Steven (Lea) Jackson, Jr., Alisha (Cody) English, Jonathan (Jada) Jackson, Crystal (Mike) Brown, and Rickey (Tori) Tolbert; great grandchildren – Honesty Marks, Johnathan Marks, Kianna Price, Kyler Price, Brooklynn Hayes, Nevon (Madison) Hayes, Sean Crabb, Janel Crabb, Logan Jackson, Isabella Jackson, Ladasha Jackson, Sebastian Jackson, Zachary Warren, Isaac Warren, Kalie English, Dorian Jackson, Savanna Davis, Micah (fiancé – Drew Kayser) Davis, Tyler Davis, Aden Tolbert, Alora Tolbert, and Alissa Tolbert; a great-great granddaughter – Nova Kayser; a brother – Bobby Joe (Doris) Owens of Saline County Illinois; nieces and nephews – Tammy Church, Roy Church, Jerry Church, William Andrew Church, Darlene Owens, Bimbo Owens, Todd Owens, Brian Owens, and Bradley Owens, Jean also had a large extended family which includes stepchildren, step-grandchildren, as well as other relatives and many friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Jean was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. Jean attended Rosiclare Public Schools. She had been employed as a cook at the Town-&-Country Restaurant in Elizabethtown, Illinois as well as working for more than 10 years at the Harrisburg Wal-Mart. She was employed in the soft lines/clothing department. Jean enjoyed many types of handcrafts, including crochet, sewing, and quilting. She had a happy and fun loving personality and will be remembered as a jokester. Jean loved music and had sung on stage in a number of local bands. She also wrote several songs. Jean was an amazing cook and was widely known for her homemade pound cake, coconut pie, and Thanksgiving dressing. Jean loved going to the Not-So-New resale shop in Golconda to find bargains. She also was an enthusiastic Avon customer. During her lifetime, Jean always dreamed of “hitting it big” with lottery tickets. She has now finally “won the lottery” by attaining the treasures of her heavenly home. Jean attended the regular Bible study offered at Autumn Ridge which was conducted by Fellowship Baptist Church. She became very good friends with Judy Miller. Jean called Judy her ‘angel on wheels.’ Jean loved living at Autumn Ridge, where all the staff and residents became her family. She particularly enjoyed the wonderful food. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, December 16, 2024, at 11 A.M. at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Pastor Tom Gray will officiate. Burial will be in the Empire Cemetery, near Elizabethtown, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 10 A.M. until the funeral hour at 11 A.M. Monday, December 16, 2024, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Autumn Ridge Supportive Living Center (Resident Activities Fund), c/o Arrowleaf, P.O. Box 1328, Vienna, Illinois 62995.

LaWanda Jean Jackson

June 17, 1947 - December 10, 2024