Ada May Jackson
October 1, 1930 - June 16, 2017
Ada May Jackson, 86, of Peoria passed away on Friday June 16, 2017 at 2:47 a.m. at her residence. She was born October 01, 1930 in Tchula MS. to the late Cornelius Smith and Ammie (Taylor) Smith. She was married to Curtis Jackson Sr. for over 50 years he also precedes her. Ada was truly a people person who never met a stranger; all were welcomed with open arms. She loved fishing, riding mopeds, spending time with her family, and spoke her mind profoundly. She leaves to cherish her legacy and loving memories: five sons; Curtis Jackson Jr. of Fayetteville N.C., Earnest Jackson Jr., Bishop Leroy (Salmena) Smith Jr., James (Felicia) Alexander all of Peoria, and Gregory Herron of E. Peoria nine daughters: Sue (Howard) Nathan Sr., Jennell Herron, Linda Faye (LA) Randle of Creve Couer, Ethel Williams, all of Peoria, Elaine (Bobby) Jones of Romeoville IL., Linda Jones, Chantay (Corey) Gray Angennette Alexander, Vickie (Randy)Alexander- Wyatt, and Angie Herron all of Peoria; One beloved sister Emma Williams of Peoria , 59 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren, and a host of other family members and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she is also preceded in death by two sons: Charlie Williams and Willie James Herron and two brothers. Ada will be laid to rest in Lutheran Cemetery. Services will be held on Saturday June 24, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior at Church Of The Living God Temple #130. Vice-Chief Bishop Leroy Smith Jr. will officiate. Online condolences and words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com.
Ada May Jackson, 86, of Peoria passed away on Friday June 16, 2017 at 2:47 a.m. at her residence. She was born October 01, 1930 in Tchula MS. to the late Cornelius Smith and Ammie (Taylor) Smith. She was married to Curtis Jackson Sr. for over... View Obituary & Service Information