OBITUARY
Helen Marie (Johnson) Jackson
July 20, 1930 – January 2, 2021
IN THE CARE OF
Gilliland Howe Funeral Home
Helen Marie (Johnson) Jackson, 90, of Greensburg passed away on January 2, 2021. She was born on July 20, 1930 in Rush County, the daughter of Hanley and Barbara (Hardin) Johnson. Helen was a graduate of Clarksburg High School and she attended Frankfort Pilgrim College. She was one of the Founders of Jackson's Nursery, near Lake Santee. She worked in the Jackson's Garden Center until she retired in 1990, after 35 years. Helen worked as a cook at the Clarksburg School. She was a founding member of the Free Methodist Church and later became a member of the First Baptist Church and taught Sunday School at both. She enjoyed growing African Violets, her Angel collection, and cooking. She crocheted and loved reading her Bible and other Godly books. Over the years she was able to sponsor 35 children up to the sixth grade in Haiti. Helen volunteered at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital and Hospice.
Survivors include: her son, Carl (Rhonda) Jackson Jr. of Greensburg; her daughters, Shirley (Rex) Hutchcraft of Grapevine, TX and Linda Gilbert of Greensburg; six grandchildren, Neil Jackson, Gene Jackson, John Cruz, Michael Cruz, Amy Miller and Carrie Briggs; and ten great grandchildren and one on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Florence Eckart, Ada Batman, and Shirley Satterfield.
A visitation for family and friends will be held at the Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home on Friday, January 8, 2021 from 9:00 am until the time of the funeral at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at the Clarksburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Gideons International. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com
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FAMILY
- Hanley Johnson Father (deceased)
- Barbara (Hardin) Johnson Mother (deceased)
- Carl (Rhonda) Jackson, Jr. Son
- Shirley (Rex) Hutchcraft Daughter
- Linda Gilbert Daughter
- Neil Jackson Grandchild
- Gene Jackson Grandchild
- John Cruz Grandchild
- Michael Cruz Grandchild
- Amy Miller Grandchild
- Carrie Briggs Grandchild
- Florence Eckart Sister (deceased)
- Ada Batman Sister (deceased)
- Shirley Satterfield Sister (deceased)
- Helen is also survived by ten great-grandchildren and one on the way.
PALLBEARERS
- John Cruz
- Mike Cruz
- Gene Jackson
- Ron Bateman
- Bob Redington
- Bill Redington
DONATIONS
- The Gideons International P.O. Box 97251, Washington, Washington, D.C. 20090-7251
Past Services
Friday,
January 08, 2021
Visitation
Friday,
January 08, 2021
Facebook Live Funeral Service
Friday,
January 08, 2021
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