Jo Raye Jackson

August 19, 1929 - October 23, 2020

Jo Raye Jackson, 91 It is with sadness, love and profound gratitude the family of Jo Raye Jackson announces her passing on October 23, 2020. She was at her home under the care of her family and Hospice of Okeechobee. She was born August 19, 1929 in Winfield, Al. Jo was a resident of Okeechobee for 45 years and a respected member of that community as well as the First Baptist Church. Jo and her husband, Bill, were a military family with Jo serving as a supportive and loving wife for 32 years. The two of them were also very active in Shrine activities both at the Okeechobee Shrine Club and the Amara Temple in West Palm Beach. Jo was the Secretary/Treasury for the Thursday Morning Ladies Bowling League for over 37 years. She taught the Church Senior Ladies arts & crafts, was active in the quilting group, and crocheted many baby items with the ladies who met at the Okeechobee Library. She also knitted/donated countless afghans & quilts for Hospice of Okeechobee and crocheted numerous angels and snowflakes for two Christmas trees donated for the annual Christmas auction. Jo was extremely artistic; painted, made stained glass creations, knitted, crocheted, sewed, quilted, made her own Christmas cards, and any other arts & crafts she decided to create. Family members and friends reaped many benefits of those talents. Jo's kind, loving and jovial personality were just a few of the reasons that her family and friends loved her so much. Mrs. Jackson was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” H. Jackson and her son, Robert “Bob” L. Jackson. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia “Pat” Hiatt; son-in-law, Victor “Vic” Hiatt; grandsons, Michael “Mike” Hiatt and Bryan Hiatt; daughters-in-law, Kelly Hiatt and Shirley Jackson; and great-granddaughters, Emily Raye Hiatt, Kate E. Hiatt, and Deana Billingsley. Jo will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery with her husband. No memorial services will be held. In lieu of flowers please donate to Hospice of Okeechobee in the name of Jo Raye Jackson. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.