Lillian E. Jackson

As one of the three oldest sisters in the Conaway household Lillian was helpful to her mother in taking care of her seven younger siblings. From teaching them how to tie their shoes, and count to 100, to helping them learn their ABC’s. Lillian was a silent supporter to her family and often gave advice to her brothers and sisters to keep them on a straight path.

In 1954 The Conaway Family moved to Kansas City, MO, where Lillian took pride in helping her mother around the house with her older sister Gracie. She was blessed with a big heart, and she always helped and sacrificed for her family any way she could. Lillian was also very intelligent. She attended Manual High School and graduated as the Valedictorian of the Class of 1962. Despite receiving many scholarships for college, Lillian decided not to attend. She immediately went to work at Menorah Medical Center in their cafeteria and eventually started work with Kansas City’s Department of Highways and Roads.

She married William DeWayne Jackson on August 12th, 1970, and had three beautiful sons, Jaime, Bryan, and Darren. Despite the many struggles her family faced, Lillian never gave up and continued to provide support for them. Lillian’s big heart and humble spirit also enabled her help others in need by working at the Kansas City’s Social Security Office for over a decade. She retired early due to complications with her personal health.

Lillian Elaine Jackson passed from pancreatic cancer on January 6th, 2025, at The Ashton on the Plaza. Lillian was preceded in death by her mother Corrine Conaway, and father William Martin Conaway, as well as her sisters, Myrtle Annette Conaway, Gracie Ann Murray, Linda Lou Heath, Judith Robbin Conaway, and her brothers, John Wesley Conaway, and Gregory Wade Conaway.

She is survived by her husband William DeWayne Jackson, her sisters Faye Sylvia Conaway and June Carolyn Copeland, and her brother Keith Dwayne Conaway. She leaves her legacy through her children Jaime DeWayne Jackson, Bryan Keith Jackson, and Darren Patrick Jackson. She’s also survived by a plethora of nieces and nephews, and cousins and friends.

Lillian’s memory will be a guiding star for all who knew her kind spirit and was supported by her through her selfless action.

A Celebration of Life for Lillian will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00 am at Swope Parkway Church of Christ, 5620 Swope Parkway, Kansas City, Missouri 64130. A Repass will immediately follow the services at the Church.