Carolyn Sue Jackson Obituary (1942 - 2007)

Carolyn Sue Jackson, 65, of Owaneco, IL died at 5:45 am Sunday, August 26, 2007 at Taylorville Memorial Hospital. She was born April 17, 1942 in Taylorville, the daughter of Lester and Elsie Bertsch Eilers. On June 20, 1964 she married Ron Jackson at South Fork United Methodist Church. Mrs. Jackson received her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Illinois State University and her Master's Degree from the University of Illinois. She was a 3rd grade teacher at Memorial School and North School in Taylorville. Carolyn was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Buckeye United Methodist Church and was a Sunday school teacher and was active in many church activities. She was a member of national, state and local teacher's associations and a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society. Surviving are her husband Ron of Owaneco, Daughters: Jennifer Bertoldo and husband Eric of Edinburg, Shelli Scott and husband Doug of Owaneco, 4 grandsons: Jesse Bertoldo, Cody Bertoldo, Garrett Scott and Dylan Scott and a brother: Jim Eilers and wife Ruth of Pana. Also surviving are nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services to celebrate Carolyn's life will be held at 10:00 am Friday, August 31, 2007 at McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville with Eric Bertoldo and Rev. Diwan Tiwade officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday, August 30 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Buckeye Cemetery.