Shirley Marie “Sammy” Graves Jackson, 78, of Lewistown died at 9:40 a.m. Jan. 5, 2019, at Graham Hospital in Canton.Shirley Marie “Sammy” Graves Jackson, 78, of Lewistown died at 9:40 a.m. Jan. 5, 2019, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
She was born Oct. 20, 1940, at home in Fulton County, a daughter of Russel and Dana Taflinger Graves.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Chuck” Jackson and his son Zachary; two sisters, Patty Graves and Roberta Henry; and one nephew, Keith Henry.
Surviving are her beloved and best friend, Maurice Ronald Vaughn; her companions, Rusty and Nickie; one sister, Connie (and Earl) Dodson; one brother, Russel E. Graves; two nieces, Wendi Hook and Amy Dodson; and five nephews, Donnie Graves, Mark Graves, Harvey Henry, Brent Henry and Brian Dodson.
She attended one-room schools at Harris Township and Checkrow. She graduated from Bushnell Prairie City High School earning the first diploma in the family in 1958. Her talents are many and varied and include big sister, driving instructor, chauffeur, waitress, fence builder, bartender, ambulance driver, horse trainer and dog rescuer.
A graveside service was held Tuesday at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown. Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Fulton County Ambulance Association.
Condolences may be sent to henrylange.com.
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