Barbara Jane Jackson

RICHMOND, Ind. – Barbara Jane Jackson, age 83, of Richmond, died Monday, December 7, 2015, at Ambassador Health Care. Born May 24, 1932, in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, to Aubrey Eugene Joy and Celia Brett Neal Lydick, Barb lived most of her life in Anderson, Indiana. She was a 1950 graduate of Anderson High School and attended Anderson College. Barb worked at W. T. Grants Department Store and the City of Anderson, retiring from the Anderson City Utility Department. She was a lifetime member and past Senior Regent of the Loyal Order of Moose. Barb was a volunteer for Muscular Dystrophy Association for many years. She enjoyed bowling and watching the Chicago Cubs and the PGA, and she was a Scotty Zion fan. Survivors include her children, Dale (Belinda) Jackson of Richmond, Cyndi Hart of Alexandria, Indiana, and Diana (Tom) Hall, Kenny (Stephanie) Jackson, Terry (Sharon Sizelove) Jackson, Jeff Jackson, and Barbie (Dave) Moss, all of Anderson, Indiana; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren with one on the way; one great-great-granddaughter; brother, Ralph Neal (Benita Myers) Lydick of Virginia; many nieces and nephews; aunt, Martha Monoskey of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania; cousins; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Herbert Duane Lydick, Claire Eugene Lydick, and John Allan “Jackie” Lydick; parents; and grandson, Joshua Jackson. Visitation for Barbara Jane Jackson will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 10, 2015, at East Lynn Christian Church, 522 East 53rd Street, Anderson, Indiana. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 10, 2015, at the East Lynn Christian Church with Rev. Julie Mullins officiating. Burial will be in Anderson Memorial Park in Anderson, Indiana. Arrangements are being handled by Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Memorial contributions may be made to: Muscular Dystrophy Association, 9100 Purdue Road, Suite #203, Indianapolis, IN 46268 or Alzheimer's Association, 50 East 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46209-4830. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.

Barbara Jane Jackson

May 24, 1932 - December 7, 2015