February 20, 2021

Lelah Jackson

Lelah Mae Jackson, 98, of Scott City died Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, at her home. She was born Dec. 15, 1922, in Thebes, Illinois, to Wesley and Missie Terrett Miller. She married Fred Jackson on April 7, 1939. He preceded her in death Nov. 19, 1986. She is survived by a sister, Violet Wilson of Madison, Illinois; four nieces; four nephews; and dear friends, Fred and Cora Gramm...

Lelah Mae Jackson, 98, of Scott City died Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, at her home. She was born Dec. 15, 1922, in Thebes, Illinois, to Wesley and Missie Terrett Miller. She married Fred Jackson on April 7, 1939. He preceded her in death Nov. 19, 1986.

She is survived by a sister, Violet Wilson of Madison, Illinois; four nieces; four nephews; and dear friends, Fred and Cora Gramm.

Lelah was also preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.

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Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Dennis Lowe officiating. Burial will be in Lightner Cemetery in Scott City.

Online condolences may be shared at www.amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com.

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