Jo Ellen Jackson

Funeral services for Jo Ellen Jackson, of Boswell, Okla., were held Oct. 29, 2025 at Victory Life Church in Boswell. Jo Ellen passed away Oct. 25, 2025, at the age of 84.

Jo Ellen (Casey) Jackson the daughter of Walter Casey and Mary (Scott) Casey was born on Sept. 6, 1941 in Old Church (Bennington), Okla. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leonard; daughter, Lisa Bacon; sister, Gwendolyn Eads; a daughter-in-law and a son-in-law.

Jo Ellen was a graduate of Bennington High School, Class of 1959 and married her beloved husband, Leonard “Peewee” Jackson in Paris, Texas, on Dec. 23, 1959. She enjoyed cooking and singing specials at church services. Jo Ellen sacrificed her time by helping others and always had an open house and a meal prepared. She loved her family and spoiled her grandchildren with an abundance of love.

Jo Ellen is survived by her son, Michael Jackson of Bennington, Okla.; daughter, Kathy Anderson of Boswell; a son-in-law; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters: Wanda Pitts and husband of Denison, Texas, Carol Sue Newsom and husband of Wylie, Texas; brother, David Casey and wife of Boswell, and a host of family, friends and loved ones.

Interment followed the service at Old Church Cemetery in Bennington, with Bro. Roger Spears officiating, under the direction of Miller & Miller Funeral Home.