Virgie Jackson
February 20, 1935 - June 12, 2017
Virgie L. Jackson, 82, of Peoria passed away on Monday June 12, 2017 at 1:45 a.m. at Heartland Manor Care. She was born February 20, 1935 in Rome MS. to the late Hence Pittman and Kattie (Wesby) Pittman. She married her life time companion of more than 50 years Leroy Jackson Sr... He also precedes her. Virgie loved fishing, doing word search puzzles, playing lottery and cooking, but most of all loved spending time with her grandkids. She leaves to cherish her loving memories: five sons Leroy (Doris) Jackson Jr. Fort Wayne IN., Willie Jackson of Lawton OK, Henry and Hence Jackson both of Peoria, and Robert Jackson of Canton IL two daughters Rosie Jackson and Luella Burnside both of Peoria, one brother Sanders Pittman of Chicago, two grandkids she raised Kevin Burnside Jr., and Marcellus Carr, a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and other family members and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she is also preceded in death by two sons and one daughter Virgie will be laid to rest in Springdale Cemetery. Services will be held on Saturday June 17, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior at Prince of Peace MB Church Pastor Simon Holly Jr. will officiate. Online condolences and words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com.
Virgie L. Jackson, 82, of Peoria passed away on Monday June 12, 2017 at 1:45 a.m. at Heartland Manor Care. She was born February 20, 1935 in Rome MS. to the late Hence Pittman and Kattie (Wesby) Pittman. She married her life time companion... View Obituary & Service Information