Lenora W Jackson

Lenora W. Jackson, 94, of Bradley, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her son, Bob, and daughter-in-law Joyce. She was born on January 23, 1928, in Chicago to Robert Edward and Ora Olive (Lasley) Mahan. She married Ralph Eugene Jackson on December 5, 1948, in Vienna, IL. Ralph passed away on February 16, 2000, at his home in Bradley. Lenora was a homemaker most of her life and only after her children were raised, worked at K-mart corporation from 1969 to 1980. She enjoyed sewing and making clothes for her grandchildren. Lenora loved babies, puppies, and shared her “Love to Laugh” with so many! She is survived by her son, Robert Eugene (Joyce) Jackson of Bourbonnais; two grandchildren, Joshua Jackson of Bourbonnais and Heather (Daniel) Schmidt of North Pole, Alaska; a sister-in-law, Ella Ford of Vienna, IL; a great-grandson, Dylan Tuxhorn of Pawnee, IL.; a great granddaughter Jordan Prisock-Harling of Kankakee, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard, and his wife Cheryl (Lanterman) Jackson; great grandson Levi Tuxhorn; infant sister, Roberta Mahan; two half sisters, Helen (Mahan) Canup and Aline (Mahan) Vancleve. Bob and Joyce would also like to give a huge “Thank you” to Hospice and Lenora’s many caregivers who with their “Tender Loving Care” made it possible to stay in her own home. There will be no visitation. Interment will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Kankakee Memorial Gardens in Kankakee starting at 10: 30am.Memorials may be made to Uplifted Care/Hospice of Kankakee or donor’s choice.