Barbara L. Jackson
July 8, 1951 ~ August 8, 2020
Barbara L. Jackson, 69, of Morrisonville, passed away at 8:04 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
Barbara was born July 8, 1951 in Decatur. She married James Jackson in 1985, and he preceded her in death in 2005. Barbara worked for Bell’s Jewelry in Decatur for over 20 years, and she was a member of the Morrisonville Village Board. She adored her two dogs, Priscilla and Penelope, and she loved working in her yard. Barbara’s greatest joy was spending time with her family.
She was also preceded in death by her brother, James C. Hensley.
Barbara is survived by her son, Bradley Long of Decatur; daughter, Leilani (husband, Brian) Muhr of Charleston; grandchildren, Samantha Muhr, Kylie Muhr, Brion Long, Cooper Jackson, and Devon Kramer; and 2 great grandchildren.
Barbara will be cremated, and no public ceremonies will be held.
Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or The Matthew Project (for the education of homeless children in Springfield), 622 S. 8th Street, Springfield, IL 62703.
The family has entrusted Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home, 304 Carlin Street, Morrisonville, IL 62546 with arrangements.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences to the family.
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She was a joy to talk with. She will definitely be missed. Prayers for her entire family.
Barb and I worked together at Bell’s Jewelry, Decatur, IL. We had lots of fun together, travelled together, and spent loads of time together before she moved. I will miss her laughter. She was indeed a special lady from whom I learned a lot. RIP Barb.
Barb was a great neighbor to my parents and friend to the 3 of us. I have good memories of Barb since she became neighbor s to the Brandt’s on North Street in Morrisonville. Sorry for all of you loss. Prayers 🙏 for all of you.
Our heartfelt sympathy to Barbs children and grandchildren. Barb was a sweet lady.
I am so sorry for your loss . Barbara had become a dear neighbour and Rosie will miss seeing Penelope and Priscilla on our walks . She was a lovely lady .
I am so sorry for your loss. I loved having her in my dog class and talking to her when she boarded her dogs. She was a beautiful and inspiring lady. I will miss her.
Barb was a great friends mom.ive met her a few times and talked laughed at her job at bells.she was a beautiful lady w a good heart.rih..cindolences,hugs to Brian,Brad,Lani.❤️