Laura Jean Campbell Jackson, was born February 12, 1938 and departed this life, May 9, 2013. She leaves behind; a husband, Lemuel C. Jackson of Gray, KY, two children, James Wesley Jackson & wife Pamela of Gray, KY and Lisa Jackson Siler & husband Rev. Jimmy, two grandchildren, Nathan Jackson Siler and Anna Catherine Siler of Barbourville, KY, a sister, Mary Sue Campbell of Bardstown, KY, a brother-in-law, Jack C. Eckler of Williamstown, KY and two nephews, Daniel T. Eckler of Fort Lauderdale, FL and John F. Eckler of Erlanger, KY.
Laura was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University and a retired high school Home Economics teacher from the McCreary County school system. She was an avid quilter and genealogist. She was Indian Creek Baptist Church's piano/organ player for 60 years and church secretary for 20 years. She wrote two books regarding the history of the Indian Creek Baptist Church.
She leaves behind a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing.
In lieu of flowers the family asks offerings be made in memoriam of Laura C. Jackson, to the Indian Creek Baptist Church.
Visitation will be at the Indian Creek Baptist Church, Sunday, May 12, beginning at 11:00 a.m. until the funeral hour of 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Mike Burns officiating. Interment will be at the Campbell Cemetery.
Those serving as Pallbearers will be: James Wesley Jackson, Rev. Jimmy Siler, Jack Eckler, Dan Eckler, David Helton and Jerry Grant.
Those serving as Honorary Pallbearers will the Indian Creek Baptist Church members.
Hopper Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.