Malinda Jackson

SERVICES: 10:00 AM Friday, August 8, 2008, at the Southside Church of Christ, with Frankie Lemons, minister, officiating.BURIAL: Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.BIOGRAPHY: Mrs. Jackson was born March 1, 1909 in Stephens, Arkansas, to Rush and Nora Oliver. She had been a resident of Pampa since December 7, 1958 when she and her husband, Earlie Jackson, Sr., moved from Arkansas to help start the Oklahoma Street Church of Christ. She served the church faithfully for many years until her health failed. She was a praying woman, a fabulous cook, seamstress and homemaker. She was a blessing to her family. Her children and family adored and cherished her and she was well-loved by those in the neighborhood. She was a 10-year breast cancer survivor. Malinda was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years; 3 sons: James L. Jackson, Chester L. Jackson and Herdis L. Jackson; her parents; 1 brother; and 1 sister. SURVIVORS: 4 daughters: Earlene Jackson of Pampa, Mable Jackson and Clara Tucker, both of Fort Worth, and Gladys Jackson of Waterbury, Connecticut; 1 son: Earlie Jackson, Jr., of Pampa; 42 grandchildren who loved her dearly, 109 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends who will remember her for her elegant graciousness and love of people, and serving the Lord faithfully.MEMORIALS: Southside Church of Christ, 11923 W. McCullough Street, Pampa, Texas 79065.