Photo courtesy of Evans Funeral Home - Florala
Jan 25, 1951 - Jan 22, 2026
So sorry for your loss.
MRS. Cheryl Leclair. LOVE YOU AND I'M PRAYING FOR YOU. PEGGY NEWMAN
Peggy NEWMAN
January 29, 2026 | Dothan, AL | Friend
Aunt Martha Jo was one of the sweetest people to walk the Earth! She wanted everyone to be happy and full. She has left quite an impression on a lot of folks!
Kelby Russell
January 29, 2026 | Lockhart, AL | Family
Remember Martha Jo getting on the bus as we traveled to Paxton High School. She was a kind person with an infectious smile, and a sweet spirit....all the Russell clan are very kind, decent, and hard working. My sympathy to the family, and especially her sister Jean, a classmate of mine. Love in Christ.
Nadine Scarborough
January 28, 2026 | Dothan, AL | Friend
I’m gonna miss you . Sure a sweet lady
Pamela Jordan
January 27, 2026 | DeFuniak Springs, FL | Friend
My sincere sympathy to Martha Jo's family.... She was one of the sweetest and kindest people I've ever known and I've never seen her without that sweet smile ...
May your sweet memories bring you peace as you remember all of the wonderful times you've had together ....
Cheryl, I love you and I'm sending Love, Hugs, and Prayers to you and your Family....
Love,
Martha
Martha Henderson
January 26, 2026 | Lockhart, AL | Friend
A great High School friend!
Carl (Mickey) Thomas
January 26, 2026 | Daphne, AL | Friend
Martha Jo was the sweetest soul always smiling and caring for others. Condolences to Cheryl
and all the family.
Karen Gaines
January 25, 2026 | Ft. Walton Beach, FL | Classmate
Sorry for your loss
Lisa Hutcheson
January 24, 2026 | Florala, AL | Friend
Remembered By
Renee ( Janie) Williams
January 24, 2026 | Florala, AL
Martha Jo Bedsole Jackson of Paxton, FL, passed away in the early morning on January 22, 2026, inDothan, AL. She was born on January 25, 1951, to Haston Charlie and Maggie Irene Russell. Theyoungest daughter of eight children, she was surrounded by a large family her entire life. Whether itwas working on the farm as a child, sewing in the factories in Florala, babysitting children, or managingthe cafeteria, she put her all into everything that she did. However, her favorite jobs were being aMom and Granny. There was never anything that she wouldn’t do for her kids and grandchildren. Theywere her life.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Haston Charlie and Maggie Irene Russell; her first husbandRonnie Bedsole; her second husband David Jackson; and her son Christopher Bedsole. She is survivedby her daughter, Cheryl (Lawrence) LeClaire; grandsons Nicholas Bedsole, Dale (Brinon) Bedsole, andJoshua (Madeline) LeClaire. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters, Gertrude Geoghagan,Odon (Marsha) Russell, Jean (Derry) Braswell, Charles (Linda) Russell, Wyman (Janie) Russell, Marie(David) Holland, and Earlies Russell, along with many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
Funeral services for Martha Jo Bedsole Jackson will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Evans Funeral Home, with James Pickron officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Paxton Cemetery.
Please join us in remembering Martha Jo Bedsole Jackson by visiting our Memorial at evansfuneralhomeal.com. Through this site we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with our family.
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