Lois

Jackson

Thelma Lois Jackson daughter of the late Easter Hendrix Voyles and John Voyles was born in Lesterville, Missouri, on January 23, 1929. She departed this life at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 12, 2014, at the age of 85.

On July 29, 1946 in Lesterville, Missouri, Lois was united in marriage to Delbert Jackson and to this union six children were born. He preceded her in death on July 27, 2008. Lois became a Christian at an early age, and her church home was the First Assembly of God Church in Centerville. Lois' greatest accomplishment was being a wonderful mother to her six children and loving grandmother to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who all thought they were her favorite grandchild. Lois loved fishing, four wheeling, quilting, playing games, and watching and "The Price is Right" with her son every day. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, her precious grandson, Bradley Keith, her son-in-law, Rocky Asher, one half brother, Floyd and one sister, Betty Lou.

Lois is survived by her children, Joyce DeMent and husband David of Centerville, MO, Doris Arnett and husband Bob of Farmington, MO, Marilyn Vance and husband Dennis of Ellington, MO, Kenneth Jackson of Centerville, MO, Barbara Keith and husband Rick of Ellington, MO, Brenda Asher of Terre-Du-Lac, MO, 16 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren three brothers, John Jr., Jimmy and Tommy, and five sisters, Martha, Hazel, Rosalene, Peggy and Carolyn. Lois will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Monday, June 16th 10 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home (Ellington)

Funeral Services follow at 12:00 Noon

Minister: Rev. Derek Jones and Pastor Donald Sutton

Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Super Sam Santhuff