Leola Jackson

LEOLA JOY JACKSON,died August 14, 2015 at Medicalodge in Clay Center, KS. She was born August 19, 1932 in Vining, Kansas, the daughter of Harlan and Kathleen (Stoffel) McKellips. Leola grew up in the Vining and Clifton area. She attended Clifton High School. She married Melvin Lee Jackson and he preceded her on November 7, 2014. She worked as an aide and cook for Clifton Community Care, Inc. for 20 plus years. She raised English and French bulldogs. She was a member of the Clifton American Legion Auxiliary for 51 years, Past President of the Senior Center, and cooked for the Senior Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, John, and two sisters, Shirley Brunell and Deann McKellips. Survivors: Son: Steve and wife Roberta Jackson, Clifton, KS Daughter: Linda and husband Bernie Fahey, Clifton, KS Daughter: Vicky Richards, Clifton, KS Daughter: Kathleen Thompson, Soldotna, AK Brother: Delton McKellips, Clifton, KS Sister: Norma Crays, Tobias, NE Grandchildren: 11 Grandchildren, 2 Step Grandchildren, 33 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 10:30am at the Turner Funeral Chapel in Clifton, Kansas. Officiating the service will be Pastor Paul Tessaro. Inurnment will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Vining, Kansas. Visitation will be held on September 12, 2015 from 9:30am until service time at the Turner Funeral Chapel. Memorials: Clifton Senior Citizens Center or the Clifton American Legion Auxillary c/o Turner Funeral Home 918 7th St. Clay Center, KS 67432