Shirley Anne Jackson Rich's Obituary
Shirley Anne Jackson Rich, 78, passed away January 29, 2017. Mrs. Rich earned her Master’s degree from Memphis State University and was a retired Elementary School Counselor. She also enjoyed being a textile artist and quilter. She was affectionately known for touching so many lives, her love of life, and contagious smile. Mrs. Rich is survived by her husband of 57 years, H. Lyndall Rich; daughters, Susan Lynne Rich and Nancey Rich; grandchildren, Wilson Rich Crater and Bryant Lyndall Crater; and great grandchildren, Anjali, Jackson, and Maxine. She was preceded in death by her parents Sherley and Mary Katherine Jackson and brothers, Joe Jackson and Robert Jackson. The family requests that memorials be made to First Unitarian Church of Memphis or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis TN 38119 (901) 767-8930. “Celebrating Life….Behind the Stone Wall.” Her obituary and service information will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
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