Eugenia Averett Jackson, 84, a longtime resident of Butner, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Universal Health Care in Oxford.
A native of Granville County, the widow of the late Tillman “Tip” Jackson and the daughter of the late Dewey Young and Leora Currin Averett. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and a member of the Open Door Sunday School Class. She was retired from John Umstead Hospital Dietary Department as a Supervisor. She loved to travel and did so as long as her health allowed.
Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 25, 2012 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Hwy 56 East, Creedmoor, NC by Dr. Marc Tilley. Private burial will be in Bullock-Oakley Family Cemetery.
Surviving is a daughter, Diane J. Currin (Jamie) of Creedmoor, four sons, Donnie Jackson, of the home, Larry Jackson (Peggy), Jerry Jackson (Susan), Ricky Jackson (Tammy), a daughter-in-law Alma Jackson, all of Stem, a sister, Mildred A. Jackson of Stem, 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Jackson and a grandson, Scott Jackson.
Visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 25, 2012 in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church prior to the funeral service and other times at the home of Jamie and Diane Currin, 2136 Cedar Creek Road, Creedmoor.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made in her name to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, PO Box 745, Creedmoor, NC 27522.
Eakes Funeral Home in Oxford is assisting the Jackson Family.
