Ernestine Odum Jackson, born June 1, 1958 in Athens, passed away on Monday, Sept. 3, 2018, at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Shirley Jean Odum. She was retired from Kmart after several years of service and was preceded in death by her husband, Bufford “B.J.” Jackson on Nov 12. 2014; adopted parents, Ernest “Ernie” and Ruby Lundsford Moore; several aunts, uncles and cousins; grandparents, Cora Odum Stephens, Johnny Stephens, and Jim Odum Sr.; and great-grandparents, Hugh and Myrtle Lunsford and Oscar and Nancy Odum. Survivors include one son, Tracy Ray Pilkey of Athens; grandchildren, Christian Annette Scruggs, Chellie Pilkey Cullen, Matthew Ray Pilkey, and Brian Scott Pilkey; great-grandchild, Bufford Jackson; and nephew, Avery. Special thanks to her beloved caregivers, Diane Shelton and Christy Eaton, and loving neighbors. Loving thank you to special cousins, Cathy Jo Yarborough, and the Odum girls. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Rusty Waller officiating. The interment will follow in Sullins Cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday before the service.
Ernestine Odum Jackson, born June 1, 1958 in Athens, passed away on Monday, Sept. 3, 2018, at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Shirley Jean Odum. She was retired from Kmart after several years of service and was preceded in death by her husband, Bufford “B.J.” Jackson on Nov 12. 2014; adopted parents, Ernest “Ernie” and Ruby Lundsford Moore; several aunts, uncles and cousins; grandparents, Cora Odum Stephens, Johnny Stephens, and Jim Odum Sr.; and great-grandparents, Hugh and Myrtle Lunsford and Oscar and Nancy Odum. Survivors include one son, Tracy Ray Pilkey of Athens; grandchildren, Christian Annette Scruggs, Chellie Pilkey Cullen, Matthew Ray Pilkey, and Brian Scott Pilkey; great-grandchild, Bufford Jackson; and nephew, Avery. Special thanks to her beloved caregivers, Diane Shelton and Christy Eaton, and loving neighbors. Loving thank you to special cousins, Cathy Jo Yarborough, and the Odum girls. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Rusty Waller officiating. The interment will follow in Sullins Cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday before the service.
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