Brenda Jo Jackson, 80, of Springdale, died July 31, 2024 at Willard Walker Hospice Home. She was born July 26, 1944 in Harrison, Arkansas to James and Juanita Tabor Godfrey.
She retired from teaching after more than 30 years. In her spare time she enjoyed painting and sketching as well as reading and listening to music.
Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis; her father, James Godfrey; and brother, Michael Godfrey.
She is survived by her mother, Juanita Godfrey of Springdale; son, James Jackson and wife Terri Plant of Berwyn, Illinois; one niece, Leighanna Godfrey; one nephew, Remington Godfrey and wife Lacey; and two grand- nephews, Kemper and Theo Godfrey.
Memorial services will be 2:30 PM Monday, August 5, 2024 at the Gardens of Arkanshire in Springdale with Bill Pettigrew officiating.
Cremation arrangements by Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
We send our deepest condolences to all Brenda’s family. She and Dennis were wonderful friends.
We send our deepest condolences to the famiy of Brenda. Brenda and Dennis were such great friends of ours and both are missed so much.
We had many good times with Brenda and Dennis. They were always up for an adventure including our trip to Alaska. Our Wednesday night dinners and monthly gatherings when the guys played poker and women played games or went out were great fun. I have many special gifts from Brenda down through the years that I treasure and always think of her when I see them. I never heard her say a bad word about anyone. May God bless and comfort your family. Especially Juanita. I’ve no doubt she is in God’s Kingdom.
Our Sympathy to Juanita and family. Larry Godfrey and Kay Godfrey Saylors
I was in her classroom signing for a deaf student. I adored her. I’m so sorry to hear this.
My deepest condolences to all of Brenda’s family.
Our deepest sympathy to Aunt Juanita and the family. I have such great memories of time spent with our Godfrey family. Praying for comfort and peace for all of you. Brenda will be greatly missed. What a wonderful lady she has been!
Love,
Linda (John) Milton
Montgomery, Texas
I had the honor of being in Mrs Jackson’s very first 1st grade class! She was kind, loving, patient, and everything you could want from a child’s first teacher. I have so many positive memories of that year with her.
My condolences to her friends and family. I know she was greatly loved and will be deeply missed. Rest in peace.
So much love and prayers for Aunt Juanita and all of the family. Brenda will be much missed. I’m so glad we were cousins and that we reconnected though so many miles apart. All who knew her were blessed by her joy, sense of humor, and especially her love for our Lord Jesus Christ.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Juanita, loss of my very special cousin, Brenda,
Dennis and Brenda were a lovely couple and it was a blessing to know them. Sending condolences for your loss.
Jayme..I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was such a kind and gentle soul that always made me smile. Prayers for all of you.