Patsy Lou Jackson

Patsy Lou Jackson, 98, of Du Quoin, passed away at 5:25 P.M., Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at the SIH Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.

Pat had worked as a sales person in the furniture business for over fifty years. She began at Dawson and Duncan, then Duncan and Fry, then finished her career at McDaniel’s Furniture. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Du Quoin and a member of the Euzelian Sunday School Class. Pat had also been a member of the Red Hatters and the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 881.

She was born August 14, 1928 in Zeigler, IL, the daughter of Caleb and Ester Cuba (Horn) Barnwell.

She married Richard Sherley Jackson on October 20, 1946 in Du Quoin, IL and he preceded her in death on November 13, 1985.

She is survived by one niece - Kay Eaton and husband Frank of Du Quoin, great nephew - Mike Eaton of Du Quoin, great great nephew - Brayden Eaton of Du Quoin, and great great niece - Savanna Burgabe of Carterville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one sister - Betty Metzinger.

Graveside Memorial service will be at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, November 12, 2026 at the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.

Friends may call from 10 A.M. until the time of service on Thursday at the cemetery.

Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery.

Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin, IL.

Friends may make memorials to First Baptist Church Kitchen Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.