Rita Jackson

Rita E. Jackson, loving wife, mother, Nana, aunt and friend, born September 6, 1943, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 25, 2018. Originally from Elwood, Indiana, Rita came to Ohio in 1962 after graduating from Wendell Wilkie High School.

Rita is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Larry J Jackson; daughter, Kerri Jackson; son Rob E. Jackson (Becky); grandchildren, Christopher A. Neely, Katie Neely Steffy (Aaron), Scott E. Jackson, Julie A Jackson, a large extended family and many friends.

Friends may call from 4:00PM to 7:00PM on Wednesday, January 31, at the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home, 405 N Columbus St. Lancaster, OH. A private family service will be held after visitation hours.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, a favorite organization of Rita’s 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org. Online condolences can be made at www.funeralhome.com.

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