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FRAN JACKSON Obituary
MS. FRAN LAVEETA JACKSON, 54, of Huntington, formerly of Mt. Hope, W.Va., died Saturday, August 29, 2015. Born June 2, 1961, in Charles Town, W.Va., she was the daughter of Galvin Jackson of San Jose, Calif., and the late Francetta Gore Jackson. Ms. Jackson worked as Program Assistant for the Marshall University African American Students Program. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Helma Gore Simpson and Leonard Moore; paternal grandparents Howard and Fannie Ashe Thomas; uncles Herbert G. Jackson and Leroy Gore. Those left to cherish precious memories are her sisters Kim Stewart of Beckley, W.Va., Toni Wooding of Huntington and Jessica Jackson of San Jose, Calif.; brother David Jackson of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be noon Friday, September 4, 2015, at First Baptist Church of Huntington, 801 Sixth Ave., Huntington, with Bishop Ernest Stewart Jr. and Reverend Donte Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, Beckley, West Virginia. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Condolences may be emailed to [email protected]. Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.
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Stephanie Bryant-Phillips
September 5, 2015
So saddened to hear the passing of Ms. Fran Jackson. My thoughts are with Tony and Kim during this difficult time.
Kecia Moten
September 5, 2015
To the family of Fran:
So sorry for your loss. Fran was a good person. God be with you and your family during this difficult time.
Lisa Moten
September 4, 2015
Please accept my deepest condolences. Fran will be missed by all who knew her. Prayers the family.
September 4, 2015
TO: The family of Fran Jackson (Kim & Toni)
I wanted you to know that Fran was a very special person.God has a great reward awaiting for her. I will always chersih the times we spent at Marshall during the mid-80's. May God comfort your during this very difficult time and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve Sherrod, Columbus Ohio
September 4, 2015
To the beloved family of Fran Jackson (Kim & Toni)I was planning to be with you today on this sad occasion but unfortuantley I was unable to be there in person but i'm there in spirit. Fran was a wonderful wonderful person and I enjoyed knowing her since our early days at Marsahll during the 80's.Although we often quesiton why things like this happen to such good people always remember God has a special blessing for her. I will always cherish her memory and may God bless you during this very difficult time.
Steve Sherrod , Columbus, Ohio
Monica Layne
September 4, 2015
Fran will be greatly missed by all who came in contact with her. May God's peace, presence, and strength help the family through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marie Gore-Scott
September 4, 2015
Kim and Toni may God comfort and keep you during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prays. Much Love
Mary Layne
September 4, 2015
I will miss your smiling face here on campus!!! Love you Fran. you are one true blessing. RIP
FRAN AND DAN BROWN
September 4, 2015
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLENCES AND MY GOD COMFORT YOU.
Zoe Smoot
September 3, 2015
This is truly a great loss for the Huntington, WV and Marshall University community. Ms. Fran will greatly be missed. She was an integral part of the Huntington community and her beloved Alumni. She had a beautiful spirit and a infectious smile. Operating with the utmost dignity, grace and professionalism it was truly an honor to work with her serving our beloved sorority. You are loved and deeply missed Soror! May you rest in eternal peace.
Olivia Hatcher Robinson
September 3, 2015
Kim & Toni I'm so sorry for your loss praying for both of you & family.
McMiller
September 3, 2015
Fran Jackson was a God send and friend to many. She loved the students at Marshall University! She worked tirelessly to help students be successful. Fran was a friend for life! She met my sisters, brothers, mother and father and adopted them all. She was instrumental in my husband and I getting together. Fran, may the Lord God of Israel move your spirit on. Yes, Rest in paradise my friend! Jim and Queen
September 3, 2015
"Rest in Peace Fran"
~Etta Tweedy
Toni Pepper
September 3, 2015
I had the wonderful pleasure of knowing and working with Fran during my years at Marshall. Not a day would go by without seeing her smiling face and hearing her words of encouragement. Our hearts will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as we celebrate a life well lived. Rest in Paradise my Friend.
Joreene Jackson
September 3, 2015
Fran was a mentor and my sweetheart sister. I will miss her dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Rest in Paradise, Sweet.
Vanessa Thompson
September 3, 2015
I am very sorry for your loss and my prayers are with.
Marva Hornbuckle
September 2, 2015
Deepest sympathy and condolences. May God provide comfort and guidance..
Kim Bess McGhee
September 2, 2015
So blessed to know Fran. She was friend and a big sis to so many at Marshall Univ. I enjoyed seeing her during homecoming last year. Prayers to the Jackson family during this most difficult time.
Tamika Oden
September 2, 2015
Fran was a wonderful person inside and out. I was blessed to have know her for over 21 years. She will truly be missed!
Sandy Hicks
September 2, 2015
I had the pleasure of working near Fran years ago, I'm devastated to hear of her passing. My condolences to her family.
Mary Anne Hunter ( Crawford )
September 2, 2015
Condolences to the Family. I remember when Fran first came to Huntington to go to Marshall...She was always friendly, loved to party and hang out in the neighborhood. She also loved First Baptist Church and I am certain I saw her attending 16TH Street Baptist Church and Antioch sometimes as well. She was an activist and a positive voice in Huntington as well. As a matter of fact...She never left Huntington.
I know she will be missed and that she is suffering no more. RIP Fran. GOD loves you best.
Jerri Brown
September 2, 2015
Fran we love and will miss you and our hearts goes out to the family. We always remember the Fran who was always smiling and putting things before herself that was important to her. I know you are an Angel in Heaven. Love the Brown Family and GOD BLESS!!
Gina Kates
September 2, 2015
Please accept my condolences to Fran's family.
Candy Boykin
September 2, 2015
Fran was a great Delta sister. She was welcoming and always fun to be around. She will be missed. My family is praying for her family.
Candy Boykin
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