Service Details
Monday, November 19, 2018
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home
- Visitation – 10:00 a.m.
- Memorial Service – 11:00 a.m.
Racine – Jackie Blackburn, 63, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Sunday, November 11, 2018. She was born in Beloit on April 9, 1955, daughter of the late Frank and Julia (nee: Andrews) Gaston. She was a Racine resident for most of her life. Jackie loved her family in Alabama and Racine. Years she traveled throughout her life. Jackie meet husband JC in 1990 with proceeding his death in 1994. Jackie loved cooking and barbecuing with her family. Jackie enjoyed listening to the Blues and dancing. Her favorite song was “My Last Two Dollars”. Jackie enjoyed fishing as well.
She is survived by her daughter, Antonia Andrews; grandchildren Kayon Hicks and Zykira Hamilton; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters Julia Andrews, JoAnn Andrews, Joyce (Arthur) McGee, Phynell (John) Branch; brother Jerry Andrews; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded by her mother Julia Blannon, Aunt Bessie Andrews, and Sister Billie Jean Connor. Special thanks to Ridgewood Staff on 2-West. Special thanks to her Brother-in-Law Mr. John (Phynell) Branch for their help in her Transition.
Memorial services will be held in the funeral home on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Public visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m.
BRENDA PETTY says
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND THE STORM IS OVER NOW
Tammi J McCright says
I’m sorry for the loss of someone you loved dearly “May you walk in God’s presence, gently and graciously led by His Light and comforted by his promises,” You are in my prayers.
Mr. John ( Phynell) Branch says
My Sister, you were good to your entire family. We love you and you will be forever in our hearts. We will miss your smile, listening to music and your cooking. We love you. Your baby sister Phynell Branch
Antonia Andrews and Family says
Mom we love you and will miss you deeply. I promise Me .
,Zykira, and Kayon will never stop loving you and we will keep you in our hearts daily for eternity. May you rest in peace and suffer no more. We love you.
Rosetta Carter says
My heart Felt condolences to the fam.
Wilma Hayes & family says
My condolences and prayers to the family.
Raquel Jackson & Family says
Jackie, sure going too miss you. Rest easy.
Robert Hicks Jr/Liz Hickks ( Cole)) An Family. says
Don’t Forget The The Family Prayer
Randy Diamond says
Sorry for your loss my condolences to you and your family
Sharon and Darnell McCall says
Prayers and condolences to all
Dorthy Boyden n family says
Ms.jackie there wasn’t a dull moment of having to have time out to see how you were when I come out to Ridgewood to see u n my mother ur words of encouragement really put a smile on everyone u will be missed rest on
Sally Cobbler says
Sorry for your loss..You will be missed..Keeping family in my prayers🙏🏾
Victoria Gardner says
Condolences from the Gardner Family
Sheila Grandy says
Jackie will truly be missed not only by family, also by friends , look to God for comfort, I’m praying for your family,🙏❤
Piper Bridges says
So sorry for your lost Jackie REST IN PEACE you will be truly miss Praying for the family
Kathryn Liggins says
To All my family Jackie was a sweetie when ever you seen her and will truely be missed keeping everyone in prayer Now her and her sis Billy Jean and aunt Betsy singing. together !!!!
Cynthia Tylee says
Sending prayers and hugs. Love Cynthia Clytise and Ciren.
Cynthia Tyler says
Sending prayers and hugs. Love Cynthia Clytise and Ciren.
Tony miller says
Sorry for your loss from the MILLER family
Valencia Davidson says
In my Deepest sympathy n lost of long time neighbor and friend..Valencia Davidson Tucker aka Val
Valencia Davidson says
The family of jackie Gaston you have my deepest sympathy in the lost of your love one
Valencia Davidson Tucker aka Val
Wally Singleton and family. says
Sorry for the late post. Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Jackie! As I remember her, she always had a smile on her face. God bless,