Edna Edith Jackson, 83, of Wolcott, passed away at 12:37 AM, Monday, January 23, 2017 at her residence. She was born April 29, 1933 in Wolcott, IN to the late Edward and Louise (Kyburz) Heinrich and was a 1951 graduate of Wolcott High School.

Her marriage of 63 years was to Harry E. Jackson on June 10, 1951 in Wolcott at the United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on August 17, 2013.

Mrs. Jackson worked for the Tri-County School Corporation for 26 years, retiring as the Librarian.

Edna was a life-long member of the Wolcott United Methodist Church where she was the choir director for many years. She also was a 50 plus year member of the Eastern Star and a past District Deputy of District #17 and was also a member of the Wea Lea Chapter of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution).

Edna loved to travel and had visited most of the continental United States as well as Alaska and Europe. She, like her mother and sister, was an avid flower gardener. She was a creative and excellent seamstress and also enjoyed knitting, doing genealogy research, photography and puzzles. Edna loved to fish in Minnesota with her husband Harry. Edna deeply valued activities with her long-time Eastern Star friends.

Surviving are her children, Terri Solomon of Chicago, David (Charlotte) Jackson of Lafayette, IN, Cheryl (Jim) Goetz of South Bend, IN and Bill (Penny) Jackson of Wolcott and a sister, Lucille (Jack) Terria of Reynolds. Edna loved spending time with her grandchildren, Brandi (Will) Overstreet, Brittany Jackson, Cole (Dakota) Jackson, Will and Josiah Jackson, Jason Jackson, Ryan and Max Solomon, Molly (Jack) Gassensmith, Joe (Ashlei) Goetz and Brady Goetz and her 2 great-grandchildren.

Friends may call from 4-8 PM (EST) Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Foster-Clapper Funeral Home of Wolcott. Funeral Service 11 AM (EST) Friday, January 27, 2017 also at Foster-Clapper Funeral Home. Pastor Jodi Kosary to officiate. Interment to follow in Meadow Lake Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Edna’s name to the Wolcott United Methodist Church or the Guardian Angel Hospice of Lafayette.

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