June Jackson's Obituary
June Jackson, 84, of Columbia slept into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, December 5, 2010 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Antioch Baptist Church in Waterloo, IA. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10-11 am Saturday at the church.
June Janevieve Jackson was born to Pete and Rose Moss on June 21, 1926 in Waterloo, IA. Her parents , sister Jean Bailey and brothers Onzo Moss, Charles Moss and James Moss preceded her in death.
She was united in marriage to Felix Jackson on March 21, 1973 and he preceded her in death. She was a loving mother of three sons, 2 stepdaughters and 2 stepsons. June attended the Barber School in Des Moines, IA. and was very proud of the fact that she graduated with the highest honors of her class. She was the first female barber in Waterloo, Ia., She was known for being a compassionate, fun loving person. She loved her family. She lived a full and wonderful life which revolved around family, friends and the Order of Eastern Star. Her final favorite pastime was spending time and talking on the phone to her sister Martha Ann.
She joined the Eastern Star in 1966 and became a member of the Daughter of Isis in 1968. She rose through the ranks to become the Illustrious Commander of Zembo Court # 130. She was the Past Worthy Matron of Queen Esther Chapter 6 PLLR of Assembly # 28.
She leaves to cherish her memory three sons Larry Moss(Mary), of Columbia, Mo., Frederick Moss of Waterloo, IA., and Lloyd Henry (Fontella) of Columbia, Mo., two stepdaughters Kerri Massey(Claude) of Milwaukee, WI., and Felecia Jackson Qualls of Columbia, Mo., two stepsons Sheldon Roberson, and Larry Beckley both of Milwaukee, WI., one sister Martha Sims(Henry) of Waterloo, IA., and one brother Hollis Moss (Vivian) of St. Peters, Mo., twelve grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives as well as many friends who will miss her greatly.
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