Frances Elreda Jackson, 78, of Hackett, Arkansas passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was born April 28, 1946 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Don and Dorothy Austin. She was a retired respiratory therapist and member of New Life Church.
She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Ben Jackson; one son, Ron Hall and wife, Tina of Webb City, MO; two stepdaughters, Lisa Scott of Alma, Georgia and Tammy Roberts of Greenwood; one brother, Gary “Buddy” Austin and wife, Cathy of Fort Smith; eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
A celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 16 at New Life Church in Fort Smith under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons International, P.O. Box 685, Greenwood, AR 72936.
To share a memory or leave a message for the family, please visit www.mcconnellfh.com.