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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Josephine
Jackson
May 25, 1953 — Apr 7, 2016
Obituary
Josephine Jackson, 62, of Du Quoin, passed away at 11:03 A.M., Thursday, April 7, 2016 at her residence.
Josephine had been a cook for twenty years for the Du Quoin School District. She was of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and watching sports, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers.
She was born May 25, 1953 at Murphysboro, IL, the daughter of Hesikah and Viola (Higgins) Clemons.
She is survived by two daughters - Tameka Armstrong and husband Nathan of Du Quoin and Ashley Jackson of Du Quoin, two grandchildren - Alexander Armstrong and Trevor Armstrong, both of Du Quoin, sister - Geraldine Robinson of Carbondale, two nephews - DeMar Robinson and Marlan Robinson, both of Carbondale, sister-in-law - Lindell Slaughter of Du Quoin, nephew - Leonard Slaughter of Michigan, niece - Leslie Kittles and husband Dr. Rick Kittles of O''Fallon, IL, great nephew - Anthony Johnson of O''Fallon, IL, great nieces - Kierra Highsmith and Makayla Hogan, both of O''Fallon, IL, two aunts - Thelma Pettiford and Jeannine Baxter, both of Du Quoin, and special friend - Sherri Clark.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be at 5:00 P.M., Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Dr. Freddie Banks officiating.
Friends may call from 3:30 P.M. until the time of service on Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery at Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to Celtic Hospice or American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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Josephine had been a cook for twenty years for the Du Quoin School District. She was of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and watching sports, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers.
She was born May 25, 1953 at Murphysboro, IL, the daughter of Hesikah and Viola (Higgins) Clemons.
She is survived by two daughters - Tameka Armstrong and husband Nathan of Du Quoin and Ashley Jackson of Du Quoin, two grandchildren - Alexander Armstrong and Trevor Armstrong, both of Du Quoin, sister - Geraldine Robinson of Carbondale, two nephews - DeMar Robinson and Marlan Robinson, both of Carbondale, sister-in-law - Lindell Slaughter of Du Quoin, nephew - Leonard Slaughter of Michigan, niece - Leslie Kittles and husband Dr. Rick Kittles of O''Fallon, IL, great nephew - Anthony Johnson of O''Fallon, IL, great nieces - Kierra Highsmith and Makayla Hogan, both of O''Fallon, IL, two aunts - Thelma Pettiford and Jeannine Baxter, both of Du Quoin, and special friend - Sherri Clark.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be at 5:00 P.M., Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Dr. Freddie Banks officiating.
Friends may call from 3:30 P.M. until the time of service on Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery at Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to Celtic Hospice or American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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