Barbara L. Jackson, 82, of Little Rock, Ark., passed peacefully on March 26, 2023.
She is survived by: three children, Pastor Bennie L. Jackson Jr., (Tonya), Pastor Byron L. Jackson, Sr. (Rhonda), Pastor Beatrice Jenkins; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Jean Henton; one brother, Elder William C. Burks (Hazel); a host of spirited sons, daughters, nieces, and nephews. Barbara was the founder of BLJ Piano, Voice, & Organ Studio and Bennie L. Jackson Memorial Scholarship Fund.
A Celebration of Life Musical will be Thursday, April 6, 2023, 6 p.m., at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1823 South Cedar St., Little Rock, Ark.
Family visitation will be Friday, April 7, 2023, at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home Chapel, 1200 S. Chester St., Little Rock, Ark., (501) 372.1305. Home going services will be Saturday, April 8, 2023, 11 a.m., at Greater Second Baptist Church, 5615 Geyer Springs Road, Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park Cemetery, 7401 AR-5, Alexander, Ark.
My mother Mary Francis Harrington who was a long time friend and neighbor of the entire family, and I can personally attest to the heartache and pain the family is experiencing, as I laid my mother to rest on the Monday following Mrs. Jackson’s departure. I know that heavens choir now has 2 gifted singing angels.
1st Lady Barbara Jackson’s watch is over. “If you miss her singing down here and you can’t find her nowhere. Look over in glory and she will be there. ” The family has been so kind. She was a mentor and friend. So come along and celebrate a well deserved life, you were an instrument and instrumental in spirit. Rest in love and the bodsom of our Lord. Bennie, Beatrice, and Byron. Momma and Daddy will always share your prayers. Wow! 3 pastors preparing the faith.
Sincere condolences to your family. I am so very sorry for your loss. May God provide the necessary peace and comfort to your family and friends during this difficult time. Please remember these words of encouragement from the Bible: “ Jesus plainly told her: “I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.” —John 11:20-25.