Dale Long Jackson

JACKSON, Dale Long, 58, passed away on August 15, 2009, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She is survived by her sister, Beverly A. Long; and her companion, Frances L. Nolen, who have faithfully and lovingly cared for her during this illness for nearly seven years. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Wes Childress; her aunt, Phyllis Clarke; cousins, Paige and Kirk Aderholt, John and Becky Clarke, June Sweeney, and her family of choice, John D. Coffey, Betty Pope Harrell, Elaine Bragg; and her faithful four-legged companion, Roscoe. The family sends regards to the miracle-workers (angels) at the office of Drs. Charles Jones and Charles Welander with nurse JoAnn and the rest of their staff. We are most appreciative of the loving care Dale received from the Outpatient Infusion Center at St. Mary's Hospital where we met many more lovely and kind nurses for whom this is a calling from above and not just a job. And finally, thank you to the wonderful staff of Bon Secours Hospice. Dale graduated from Goochland High School and retired from Jefferson National Bank after 25 years of service. She volunteered for various non-profit organizations including FLAG, ROSMY, and PFLAG. Dale had a large circle of friends who enjoyed her great sense of humor, her ability to tell a good story, and her selfless generosity. Dale truly loved reading and shopping at thrift stores, especially Thrift for Life, which benefits the Massey Cancer Center at VCU-MCV. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to For the Love of Animals in Goochland (FLAG) or to Richmond Organization for Sexual Minority Youth (ROSMY). The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 21, at Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Road. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 22, at 2 p.m., at the Parham Chapel of Woody Funeral Home.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.