MeLinda Ann Parsons Jackson

MeLinda Ann Parsons Jackson, age 52, of Moon Lane, Taylorsville passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was in declining health for a number of years. She was born October 7, 1965 to the late Ned and Edna Parsons. MeLinda was a member of St. John’s Baptist Church and was known for loving her children and grandchildren more than anything else. She was preceded in death by her parents, her grandparents, and a special niece Hannah Parsons.

She leaves to cherish her memories a husband of 38 years Freddie Jackson; four sons Patrick Parsons, Brandon (Holly) Parsons, Preston Jackson, and Freddie Jr. (Amanda) Jackson all of Taylorsville; stepson Shawn Derr of Maryland; a special niece she thought of as her only daughter Tia King; eighteen grandchildren; sister Janice (William) King of Hickory; special cousin who she thought of as another sister Tanya Horton of Taylorsville; three brothers Tony (Denise) Parsons of North Wilkesboro, Barry (Trish) Parsons, and Anthony (Tiffany) Parsons of Taylorsville; three aunts Beulah (Henry) Parsons, Lula Bell Carlton of Lenoir, and Debra Parsons of North Wilkesboro; her in-laws Sally Whitener of Hickory who was special to her; Ann Brooks and Gwen William of Cherryville; Sharon Blake, Robin Daye, and Marlene Dillard of Lincolnton; Elizabeth Jackson of Florida; and Martha Jackson, Emma Lewis, Robert Jackson, and Leon Jackson all of New Jersey.

A wake will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm at Alexander Funeral Service. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 2:00 pm at St. John’s Baptist Church. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the funeral service. Burial will follow in the St. John’s Baptist Church Cemetery.