Velma Lynn Jackson Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Velma Lynn Jackson of Alpine, Tennessee. Velma, born on December 21, 1954 in Toledo, Ohio, passed away on October 9, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her father Carl Lawson; and her husband Ronald Lee Jackson. She is survived by: her children, William Allen Jackson, Cynthia Marie Edwards of Gainesboro, TN and Angela Fay Bowers of Alpine, TN; her brothers, Timmy Lawson of Indianapolis, IN and Kevin Lawson of Indianapolis, IN; her grandchildren, Dennis John Mason III, Justin Ray Mason, Steven Lee Mason, Ashley Nicole, Tara Fay Edwards, Destiny Faith Edwards, George Roy Rounld Edwards, Braxton Lee Jackson, Logan Allen Jackson, Bentley Lee Jackson and Ezlijah McCallister; and her great grandchildren, Heath Kirby, Hazel Kirby, Saul McFalls, Neva Edwards, Ezekiel Ezra Edwards and Silas Edwards.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home, Inc. (2131 S Grundy Quarles Hwy, Gainesboro, TN 38562). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 at 5:00 PM at the same location.