Dorothy B. Jackson

Mrs. Jackson grew up in the Old Hickory area and graduated from DuPont High School in 1945. After graduation, she married hometown boy, Thomas Jackson. There were married for 65 years until his death in 2011. Dorothy was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Old Hickory. Other than being a homemaker and raising her daughter, Branda, Mrs. Jackson worked in several large companies before her retirement.

Mrs. Jackson and her husband always enjoyed camping with special friends, dancing, and going to auctions. She was an excellent cook and loved Christmas. She really enjoyed making it a major event, preparing food for the family, and buying gifts for everyone. She loved all her family but especially loved doting on her grandsons and great-grandchildren.

She loved well . . . was well-loved . . . and will be greatly missed.

Mrs. Jackson was preceded in death by her father, Granville Olie Boucher; her mother, Lenore (Patton) Boucher; her loving husband, Thomas Jackson; and her brother, Doyle Boucher. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Welch (Larry); grandsons, Dustin Welch and Darren Welch (Amy); great-grandsons, Jackson Welch and Tanner Welch; and great-granddaughter, Sydney Welch. Mrs. Jackson also leaves behind many extended family members and friends.

There will be a Gathering of Family & Friends for Mrs. Jackson on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Hermitage Funeral Home from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. A Celebration of Mrs. Jackson’s Life will begin at 2:00 PM in the Tulip Grove Chapel at the funeral with Dr. Jud Hays officiating. Following the service, Mrs. Jackson will be laid to rest in the Garden of the Cross at Hermitage Memorial Gardens. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the Jackson family by selecting “Add a Memory” at the bottom of this page.