Barbara Fern Hopper Jackson, 84, of Russell Springs, KY went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, April 1, 2023. She was born December 1, 1938 at the “old homeplace”, a daughter of the late Eld. Selby and Eva Hart Hopper, and the eldest of three children.
Barbara was a familiar face to many people, having worked for years in retail at Ben Franklin, Shoe Show, Dutton’s Shoes, and most recently, Kmart. She was a faithful member of Salem United Baptist Church. Barbara enjoyed sewing and making quilts. She also loved gardening and tending to her flowers. She was proud to have been a member of the Sunset Homemaker Club for more than 50 years. She will be sadly missed by her family, church family, and many friends.
She enjoyed sewing and making quilts. Barbara also loved gardening and tending to her flowers. She was proud to have been a member of the Sunset Homemaker Club for more than 50 years. She will be sadly missed by her family, church family, and many friends
SURVIVORS:
2 sons: Ronald “Ronnie” Douglas Jackson of Russell Springs, and Robert “Robbie” Dean (Marian) Jackson of Russell Springs
1 sister: Beverly (Bobby) Jasper of Windsor
1 sister-in-law: Meridth Hopper of Russell Springs
9 step-grandchildren: Cody (Brittany) Severt, Leanna Severt, Colton Severt, JarredLee (Chey) Severt, Jessalyn (Jordan) Bunch, Kendalyn Severt, Clifford Severt, Thomas Severt, and Alvin Severt
13 step-great-grandchildren
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Jackson, who passed away December 13, 2005 and a brother, R.B. Hopper.
Funeral service: 10:00amCT on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Bernard Funeral Home with Eld. Glen Richardson and Eld. Ben Hammond officiating
Burial: Salem Cemetery
Visitation: 5:00-8:00pmCT on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 and from 8:00amCT on Wednesday morning until time of services, at the funeral home
Pallbearers: Paul Barger, Nathan Roy, Andy Robertson, Preston Richardson, Clifford Severt, and Thomas Severt
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, KY 42503.
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Barbara Jackson have been entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
