Wilma Dillon Jackson

went to be with the Lord February 4, 2021. Preceded in death by her

parents, Erval, and Exie Dillon, her brother John T. Dillon, a sister

Meredith, her husband Neil E. Jackson and son-in-law Timothy W

Callahan. Survived by her sister Kathleen Blankenship, daughters Shari

Callahan, Cynthia (Jack) Hamilton, son Jeffrey Jackson, numerous

extended family members, and her devoted church family.

Wilma was a longstanding member of Colorado Avenue Baptist Church, a

beloved mother, not only to her own children but to many family

members, known for her hospitality and generosity. Wilma began her

career at Delco as an invoicing clerk, and as her family grew, took on

various part-time jobs with charities, and corporations such as NCR.

For decades, she helped her husband Neil with his tax

accounting business. With the help of family and friends, including

one from Wilma’s home town, Neil and Wilma built their first home in

Kettering Ohio, passing the construction inspection on the first visit.

Wilma was a talented quilter, cook, seamstress, rug-maker and gardener,

known for her tomatoes that she shared with many people. She loved

traveling to visit family and friends, in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and

Florida. She also loved to golf and fish, and was known for her shared

snapshots. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Wilma’s

memory to Colorado Avenue Baptist Church, 101 Heaton Avenue, Dayton,

Ohio, 45410. A memorial service will be held at the church at a later

date. “Give her the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise

her in the gates.” –Proverbs 31:31.