Barbara A. Jackson

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank Melvin Jackson; her parents, Minnie Edna and Lewis Wicks Allen; her siblings Bud Allen, Bruce Allen (Frances), Robert Allen (Lorraine), Ruth Utrecht (Dick); her in-laws, Frank Jackson, Jr. (Lillian) and Barbara Cook (Daniel); and her granddaughter, Heather Vien.

She is survived by her children, Gary Jackson (Kathy) of New Albany, Dianne Jackson of New Albany, Tammy Sera (Gary) of Iola, TX, Ron Jackson of New Albany, Phil Jackson (Dee Dee) of Willmore, KY; her grandchildren, Tiffany Hotchkiss of Maryville, TN, Rebekah Robinson (Matthew) of Sellersburg, Max Sera (Stephanie) of Burleson, TX, Melanie Sera (Nate Hilliard) of Brooklyn, NY, Jordan Jackson of Wilmore, KY, Jonathan Jackson (Katie) of Frankfort, KY and Phileena Boggess (Marshall) of Nicholasville, KY; great-grandchildren, Keagan, Julianna, Rebecca, Sarah Hotchkiss of Maryville, TN; Parker and Zander Sera of Burleson, TX; Avery Vien of Marietta, Georgia; Archer, Cooper and Fletcher Robinson of Sellersburg, IN and Brierly Jackson of Frankfort, KY.

Barbara graduated from NAHS in 1951 and married Mel Jackson in 1953. She was a life-long resident of New Albany and attended DePauw United Methodist her whole life before moving to Clarksville into assisted living/healthcare at Westminster.

No matter where Mom went, she knew someone. When she hesitantly moved into independent living, the first day she met her long-lost cousin, Laverne. She never skipped a beat from that day forward and enjoyed the social gatherings, bingo, and performances. She especially loved the musical ones as she played piano, sang in the high school choir, and at church for years.

An informal celebration of life will be held at Westminster Village, 2210 Greentree North, Clarksville, IN, on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., with visitation starting first. Westminster Healthcare is located at 2210 Greentree North, Clarksville, IN, 47150. Healthcare is located behind the main building at 2200 Greentree North, 812-282-9691. Please join the family to honor Barbara’s long life by sharing memories, laughter, and love.

Private interment will be at Kraft-Graceland Cemetery.

Special thanks go out to the staff of Westminster Village and Health Care, Amedisys Hospice, for their excellent care, her two favorite nieces (Carol White and Sandra Utrecht) for their many visits over the years, and the Byerley family for their caregiving. Mom considered Marla part of the family, and her devotion to Mom over the last five years is admirable and greatly appreciated.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Westminster Activities Fund by making a check out to Westminster. Please mail it to Westminster, Attn: Donna Shultz, Accounting, 2200 Greentree North, Clarksville, IN 47129, with "Jackson Activities Fund" on the memo line, and please include a brief note. Or contribute to any organization of your choice.