Aretha Jackson Obituary (1917

Aretha Jackson, 94, of Russellville, died Monday, June 6, 2011 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. The daughter of Willie and Priscilla James, she was born April 11, 1917 in Russellville. She was a member of the New Prospect Baptist Church where she enjoyed attending Sunday school and working in missions and Bible study. She was a homemaker who loved taking care of her beloved children and cooking. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. (Jimmy) Jackson; her parents; two sons, James Jackson and John Jackson; two daughters, Priscilla Williams and Shirley Givan. Survivors include two daughters, Mary E. Daniels of Fresno, CA, Mamie J. Franklin and husband Thomas L. of Russellville; three sons, Raymond N. Jackson and wife Peggy, Elvin K. Jackson and wife Yvonne, and Willard C. Jackson, all of Russellville; 35 grandchildren; 150 great grandchidren, numerous great great grandchildren, great great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 11, 2011 at New Prospect Baptist Church. Reverend A. Lee Tyus will officiate. Burial will be at Reed Cemetery in Russellville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 6 to 7PM, on Friday, at the funeral home. PDF Printable Version