Obituary of Lois G. Jackson

Mrs. Lois G. Jackson, 91, of 114 E. Spruce St. Titusville, died Friday, March 11, 2016 at 5:16 AM at the Titusville Area Hospital. Lois was born on May 5, 1924 in Cranberry to the late Verde and Myrtle Blauser Allison. She married Harold “Bill” Jackson on June 25, 1945 in Oil City. He preceded her in death on January 3, 1996. She was a graduate of Oil City High School. Lois worked as a secretary at the Oil City Hospital for various doctors. She then worked as a librarian for Drake Well Museum and the Y.W.C.A before her retirement. She attended the First United Methodist Church. Lois loved sewing, and in her earlier years worked in a seamstress shop. She enjoyed playing cards, working in her flower garden, landscaping, playing farkle, and watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. Lois was an avid bowler and competed in several leagues and she loved being with her friends and family. She is survived by her six children; Faye Thoms and husband Jay of Boca Rotan, FL, Harold J. Jackson of Deerfield Beach, FL, Ross C. Jackson of Webster, MA, Jeffery A. Jackson and wife Julie of Putnam, CT, Gregory W. Jackson and companion Tami Pietz of Grand Junction, CO, and Julie Deane husband Ken of Titusville; a step son Jack Wakefield and wife Maxine of Titusville; thirteen grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Lois was preceded in death by an infant daughter Elizabeth; a grandson Sean Thoms; one brother Robert Allsion; and a sister Betty Tautin. No calling hours will be observed. A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Titusville First United Methodist Church with Rev. Edward Gresick, officiating. Inurnment will be at Rynd Farm Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Crawford County Active Aging 1034 Park Ave. Meadville, PA 16335. The Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St. Titusville, PA is in charge of arrangements.