Marsha Lynn Jackson

Marsha Lynn Jackson, 75, passed away on October 24, 2026, in Fresno, California. Born in Dinuba, California, she graduated from Dinuba High School in 1969 and called this community home for most of her life.

For more than 30 years, Marsha worked as a bookkeeper, much of that time for local packing houses. It was work that paid the bills, and she was the first to tell you it wasn’t her passion. Her real work was at home, where she spent much of her life as a devoted single mother to her two daughters. She also treasured her time with her three sisters.

Marsha was a woman of strong opinions, and politics was her favorite subject. Her wit was biting, her sarcasm was legendary, and she was never shy about telling you exactly what she thought. An avid reader, she loved the sweeping drama of Gone with the Wind and counted nearly everything by Stephen King among her favorites, but most of all, she loved to spend each morning poring over the daily newspaper. She had an appreciation for the finer things in life, from a good glass of wine to her one and only brand of paper towels, on which she never compromised.

Marsha’s generosity knew no limits. She loved giving extravagant, thoughtful gifts, and she would give her last dollar to someone in need, even when her own cupboards were bare.

In her later years, her most faithful companion was her dog, Louie, who ate better than most humans. She spent countless hours and dollars spoiling him, and he returned the devotion every day until his passing in 2025.

Marsha was a complex and spirited woman, and she will be remembered by those who knew her in all her many dimensions.

Marsha was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Albena Malone, and her daughter, Jennifer Jackson. She is survived by her daughter Hollie Jackson-Ng (Stanley Ng), grandsons Finn Warfield (Maggie Colbert) and Samuel Ng, daughter-in-law Carrie Thrasher, her sisters Melaney Slavin (Paul Slavin), Monica Helzer (Rick Helzer) and Melissa Stevenson (Ron Stevenson.)

The family extends heartfelt thanks to Valerie Schmidt, her daughter Amy, and grandson Jonathan, who were an immense help to Marsha when she began struggling to care for herself and family was far away. They helped with household tasks, rides to the doctor, and they always checked in to make sure she was okay. A special thanks also goes to Carrie, the widow of Marsha’s daughter, who came to Dinuba to sort, organize and put her affairs in order before Marsha moved into assisted living. Their kindness meant the world to Marsha and to all who loved her.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring of 2027. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to dementia research.