Kathern (Kay) Jackson Obituary
The family of Kathern (Kay) Jackson of Marion, Illinois announces her passing on July 26, 2026. Kathern, born on June 10, 1940, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kathern (Kay) Jackson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Irene Raglin (Groves) and James Raglin (Bud); her husband Donald R. Jackson; her siblings, Melbern Raglin, Patsy White and Shirley Jones; and her granddaughter Jenna Jackson.
She is survived by: her children, Ed Jackson (Cindy) of Pacific, MO, Patti Thurmond of Marion, Bill Jackson of Johnston City, Jennifer McPhail (Jerry) of Marion and Jeremy Jackson (Shaina) of Marion; her grandchildren, Wally Thurmond of Marion, JD Jackson (Kendal), Spencer Thurmond, Grant Thurmond (Meredith), Fallon Jackson, Conner Jackson, Jackson McPhail, Julian McPhail, Junah McPhail, Josiah McPhail, Jedidiah McPhail, Autumn Zeigler (Braden), Elijah Hale, Ayvrie Jackson, Aleyah Pegg (Toby) and Isaiah Jackson; her great grandchildren, Luke Jackson, Lila Jackson, Emma Jackson, Theo Thurmond, Raegan Cook, Jolee Zeigler and Valor Zeigler; and her sister Thresa Johns. She is also survived by nieces, and nephews.
For those who prefer, the family suggests memorial donations be directed to "St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.".
