Markita Jackson

Mrs. Markita Ann Brown Jackson, 39, of Blytheville, passed away on August 21, 2016 in Blytheville. She was born on Janurary 1, 1977 in Osceola to Mr. Eddie Lee Brown Jr. and Jaunita Johnson Brown. She was employed at Blytheville Public Schools as the Parent Center Coordinator, she was a member of Mr. Moriah M.B. Church and graduated from Gosnell High School in 1995, Graduated from Arkansas Northeastern College on May 16, 2003.

Mrs. Jackson leaves behind her husband, Andre Jackson of Blytheville,

Five daughters, Avery, Nija, and Mayai Jackson of Blytheville, Kiyahna Gay of North Carolina, Contessa Farmer of Steele,Mo.

One brother, Eddie Lee Brown III of Gosnell.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 27 at 2 p.m. at New St. Paul MB church, with Bishop Theodis Rucker officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens. The family will receive visitors on Friday, August 26 from 5-7 p.m. at Mt. Moriah M.B. Church.

Wilson Funeral homes in Blytheville is in charge of handling the services.