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Anita Janette Jackson

August 29, 1946 - October 24, 2022

Anita Janette Jackson, 76, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022, at Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Owensboro to the late Charles Rates Lewis, Sr., and Larissa Moorman Lewis.

Anita was blessed and thanked God for her wonderful marriage to her friend and husband, Mike Jackson of 47+ years. Anita retired from Omico Plastics in 2008 after many years of service. Mrs. Jackson was a member of Cedar Street Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed cleaning, word search puzzles, and spending time with her family.

Mrs. Jackson was preceded in death by a son James Nero Williams; brother, Charles Rates Lewis, Jr.; sisters, Deana L Leak, Joyce M Fulton, and Pamilla A Bracy; sisters-in-law, Hazel A West and Hettie C Cole; brothers-in-law, Robert Moredock, George Leak Sr., Manny Fernandez, Ezell Bracy, and Donald “Bud” West; grandchild, DeAmra Shawné “NaNa” Williams.

She is survived by husband, Michael L Jackson; children, Anthony Williams of Owensboro, KY, Onitsha Tutt (Andre) of Owensboro, KY, Brutus Williams (Michelle) of Owensboro, KY, and Dana Bolds (Eddie) of Louisville, KY; stepson, Timothy McFarland (Jamala) of Louisville, KY; siblings, Rev. Larry Lewis (Vivian), Wanda Tinsley (Steve), Knox D “Dennie” Lewis (Joanie), Mona Lisa Tinnin (Curtis), James H Lewis (Karena), Connie S Moredock, Marion C Fernandez, Jill A Higgs (Kenny), John S Lewis (Yager), Mary J “Jan” Lewis, and Omega K “Kathy” Lewis; brother-in-law, Sidney Jackson (Anita); sister-in-law, Atha M Carter; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two aunts, Gladys Moorman Shauntee and Dova Tinsley; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM (Noon) at Cedar Street Missionary Baptist Church, 824 Cedar St. A memorial service will begin promptly at 12:00 PM at the church.

Final arrangements by McFarland Funeral Home, Inc, 1001 W 5th St. Share memories and condolences at www.mcfarlandfh.com