OBITUARY
Patricia Eanes Jackson
20 March, 1933 – 19 November, 2021
IN THE CARE OF
Woody Funeral Home-Parham
Patricia “Pat” Eanes Jackson , 88, passed away peacefully on November 19,
2021. She was the widow of Royce L. Jackson, Jr. and is survived by her two sons, Stephen R.
Jackson (Courtney) of Suffolk and David C. Jackson of Henrico County and her granddaughter,
Anne C. Jackson. She is also survived by her brother, William H. Eanes, and her sister Lili K.
Irving, and two nieces and two nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Joseph C. Eanes,
Jr.
Pat was born on March 20, 1933, in Flushing, Long Island, New York to Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph C. Eanes. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond. Following
her graduation, she attended the Pratt Institute in New York City and later graduated from
Westhampton College in Richmond where she met her husband, Roy. They were married in
1959 and, at the time of his death, had been married for almost 40 years.
After graduating from college, Pat worked as a teacher and later as an elementary school
librarian in Henrico County for many years. She was enthusiastic about reading and during her
career helped countless children discover the gift of reading and a passion for books. After
raising her sons, she resumed her work as a librarian at Beulah Elementary School in
Chesterfield County from which she retired. Even after retiring, she continued to collect
children's books and to teach reading. It was a legacy of which she was most proud.
The family invites you to join a celebration of Pat’s life on December 11, 2021, at
1:00pm at Welborne United Methodist Church, 920 Maybeury Drive, Henrico, Virginia 23229.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Woody’s Funeral Home, 1771 North Parham Road,
Henrico, Virginia 23229. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Welborne United
Methodist Church in her memory.
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