Lynn & Bill Jackson

Lynn Jackson, 87, of Fishers, Indiana departed this life Thursday, January 4, 2024. Lynn was born December 1, 1936 in Houston, Texas to the late Guy Hugh and Zenaide (Florence) McDaniels. After attending Lamar High School, Lynn earned her Bachelors of Arts in French from The College of William & Mary in 1959, where she was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. Five years later she met and married the love of her life, Bill, in Houston, and the two of them honeymooned in Machu Picchu. They relocated to Indianapolis and started a family. Lynn marched to the beat of her own drum. Her larger-than-life personality and self-coined “Texas-Gaudy” style always filled a room. She attracted friends from all over the world and adored meeting people and connecting them to one another. She had a huge heart and generosity of spirit and touched many people’s lives. Working tirelessly to foster healthy, supportive friendships with people of all faith traditions, Lynn was a founding member of the Spiritual Oneness Group at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, the Fishers Multi-Faith Community for Compassion, and the Indiana Remembrance Coalition, which acknowledges past and present racism and racial violence in Central Indiana. She was actively involved with the Center for Interfaith Cooperation and Compassionate Indy, as well as, the St. Luke’s United Methodist Church’s Healing Partners, a hands-on-healing ministry. Lynn rarely sat still. She treasured life and wanted to make the most of every minute of it. She never tired of talking about where she wanted to travel next, up to the last. She was hoping on a trip to Portugal with her grandson before she passed. She traveled extensively, visiting every continent except Australia and Antarctica. Lynn expressed her talent for design as a Master Gardener and a dealer of 18th century American antiques. Her home was featured in a design magazine and her home garden won awards.She attended antique shows across the U.S. with her beloved friends. She especially loved Christmas decorations and birds. But more than anything, Lynn was wholly devoted to her family. Nothing made her happier than spending time with them, especially her grandchildren, who she could play with tirelessly. She was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Guy and Alyssa McDaniels, Jr. and nephew, David McDaniels; and joins her loving husband of 60 years, William T. Jackson. She is survived by her children, Lisa Michelle Jackson and Terry (Marni Hochman) Jackson; grandchildren, Atlas (Ren) Feigel and Thai Jackson; sister-in-law, Marianna Jackson; nephew, Grant (Bonnie Glendinning) McDaniels; grand-cats, Laila Ali, Kichi, Cosy, Kiba; and countless dear friends. Bill and Lynn’s Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th St., on Saturday, March 16th at 2:00PM with a reception to follow. We invite attendees to dress in NY Yankee attire to honor Bill or in gaudy style to honor Lynn. Memorial contributions in Lynn’s name are suggested to: Center for Interfaith Cooperation and the Fishers Multifaith Community for Compassion. Online condolences available at www.leppertmortuary.com