Patricia L. Jackson, nee Eubanks, age 72, of Marissa, Ill. formerly of O'Fallon, born September 17, 1936 in Christopher, Ill. died, February 25, 2009 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her husband Chester Jackson whom she married in 1960, parents Grant Eubanks and Mable, nee Kramer, Eubanks-Harlan, brother Bob Eubanks, and step-mother Freda Eubanks.

She is survived by her children, Terrie (Sammy Bordline) Darden, Tracy (Henry) Bertrand, Karma (Ricky Ryder) Jackson, Chip (Marcie) Jackson; nine grandchildren Alicia (Corey Smith) Darden, Roger Lee (Jessica) Darden, Tiffany Borkowski, Brandon Borkowski, Ashley Ryder, Joshua Ryder, Kevin Jackson, Conner Jackson, and Carly Jackson; six great-grandchildren Caleb Darden, Sam Hendricks-Darden, Dalyn Skorcz, Ashlyn Skorcz, Hayden Richards, and Grant Darden; brother Norman (Brenda) Pointer, nephew Tommy Pointer, step-brother Donald (Linda) Montgomery, step-sister Bonnie Dugger and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are dear friends, whom she held close to her heart, Rick, Jackie, Isabel, and Sophie Burwitz; Carolyn, Jeff, Andrew, Alex, and Jack McDonald; and her good friend Beatrice "B.J." Tedesco.

In honor of Mrs. Jackson's life, memorial donations may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Visitation: Friends may call from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 West Washington St., O'Fallon.

Funeral: Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 2, 2009 at Wolfersberger Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Ill.