She was born on July 14, 1950 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Mildred (Roth) Smola and the late Stanley Smola. On May 9, 1970, Kathleen married her husband of over 47 years, Larry Jackson. She was a member of Calvary Christian Center in Hamilton and was a faithful Prayer Warrior. Kathleen is survived by her husband, Larry; mother, Mildred; children, Brad (Jennifer) Jackson and Khara (Terry) Kiefer; grandchildren, Shelby Jackson, Audrey Jackson and Phebe Kiefer; brothers, Stanley (Sharon) Smola Jr. and Steven (Cathy) Smola; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Stanley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kathleen’s name to Deborah’s Voice, 2355 Jacksonburg Road, Hamilton, OH 45011. A Visitation will be held from 5pm to 6pm on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Calvary Christian Center, 2355 Jacksonburg Road, Hamilton, OH 45011. A Memorial Service will be held at 6pm on Sunday at the church with Pastor Jim Mullins and Diane Mullins officiating.