Mother Ann Elizabeth Jackson's Obituary
A precious one from us has gone,
a voice we loved is stilled.
A place is vacant in our home
which never can be filled.
And after a lonely heartache,
and many a silent tear,
We’ll always have a beautiful memory
of one we loved so dear.
Ann E. Jackson, age 79, passed away peacefully holding her husband’s hand on March 14, 2026. She was born April 22, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois.
Ann was a devoted wife to William Jackson Sr. for 58+ years. Cherished mother of Carletha Miller, Felicia Hawthorne, Yvette Calhoun, Eddie Robinson, Lee Robinson, William Jackson Jr., and Alex Robinson; Godsons Dennis and Danny Colbert; and nine grandchildren of Waterloo, Iowa.
Ann was a member of Union Missionary Baptist Church for many years.
Her accomplishments in life were many, both here in Iowa and in Chicago. She was a dedicated volunteer for KBBG Radio for 15 years as Ann Blues Lady Jackson (1978-1993). She volunteered at Lincoln Elementary School, producing a program called “Windows on the World” for young adults for over 20 years. She produced a Gospel program on Public Access for many years. She was awarded the Mayoral Volunteer Award in 2022.
She leaves behind a sister, Karen Simpson of Columbia, South Carolina; three brothers, Austin Hairston (Kathleen) of Columbia, Ronald Miller, and Milton Miller (Carrie) of Huntington, West Virginia; and a host of relatives, family, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Naomi Jobe and Ozellus Miller; two daughters, Janine A. Miller and Rosetta R. Robinson; five brothers, Jerome Miller, Larry Miller, Glenn Miller, Michael Jobe of Chicago, and Anthony Jobe of Huntington.
Condolences may be faxed to (319) 235-6144. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church.
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