Patty Jackson

Patty Jackson, 91, of Walnut, MS, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017, in Corinth, MS. She was born in Perryville, KY on April 19, 1925 to the late Bill and Hallie Elliott Hilton and was a graduate of the University of Louisville. Ms. Patty spent her lifetime giving to others. She was a faithful member of Harmony Baptist Church for over 60 years. She contributed by being a part of the Sunshine Sunday School Class and writing a newsletter for the shut-ins of her church as well as many other efforts too numerous to mention. Ms. Patty was a math teacher at Walnut High School for 25 years where she took great joy in helping others reach their potential. Her spirit was energetic and her heart was wide. Someone once said “There are two kinds of people: those who love dolls and those who don’t yet know that they love dolls.” Ms. Patty was of the former; she was an avid doll collector. Her memberships included the Kappa Kappa Iota, the Corinth Doll Club, and the Mount Hebron TCDC. She was loved as deeply as she loved, and the world is richer for her being here. She will be forever remembered in the hearts of her family and friends. Visitation is scheduled from 11 AM to 2 PM Saturday January 14, 2017 at Harmony Baptist Church. A celebration of Patty's life will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Harmony Baptist Church, officiated by Bro. Ron Mitchell. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers include Jack Quinn, Brian Quinn, Josh Marlar, Kevin Williams, James Jackson and William Jackson. Honorary pallbearers include Matt Jackson, Kelton Melton, Larry Dickerson and Gene Spencer. Magnolia Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Those left to honor Patty's memory include her sons: Dr. Bill Jackson and wife Linda Gene of Corinth, MS and Dr. Jim Jackson; her six grandchildren: Candace Marlar and husband Josh, Lindsey Jackson, Morgan Williams and husband Kevin, Matt Jackson and wife Trish, James Jackson II and William Jackson; her five great-grandchildren: Jackson Marlar, Hilton Marlar, Braydon Muhly, Brody Muhly and Brewer Jackson; her brother-in-law: Luke Reinhart of Louisville, KY; her nephew: Ed Reinhart; her niece: Janet Farmer; her special friends: Jack and Debbie Quinn and family, Buster and Bertha Robinson family and Mai, Kellen and Lizzy Fair; and by a host of former students and friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years: W.C. "Candyman" Jackson and her sister: Oneida Reinhart. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Harmony Baptist Church Building Fund PO Box 303 Walnut, MS 38683. Online condolences may be expressed at magnoliafuneralhome.net.