RACINE – Linda R. (nee: Jackson) McCrackin, age 65, was born April 29, 1950 in New Albany, Mississippi to the late General Jack and Ruby Jean (nee: Robbins) Jackson and took flight to her heavenly home on January 17, 2016 at TriStar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, TN. Linda was raised in Racine, WI where she attended the Racine Public School System and graduated from Washington Park High School in 1968. She received her Associate Degree in Business and Accounting from Parkside University and Gateway Technical College in 1981. Linda received Christ as her personal Lord and Savior in 1979 at her Aunt Faye’s house on LaSalle St. and accepted her calling of Missionary in 1983 under the leadership of the Late Pastor Prentis Robbins Sr. of the Rose of Sharon COGIC. She was a faithful member of All Nation Pentecostal Prayer House under the leadership of Pastor Virginia Lackey and Pastor Roger Carson. She served God and the ministry in the following areas: Prayer Intercessory Team, Church Secretary, the Usher Board, the Choir, the Kitchen Ministry, Pastor’s Aid Board and President of the Choir.
Linda leaves behind one Daughter, Aris (Pastor Phillip) Jones of Orlando, FL; two Sons, LoNiki Jackson and Briston (Chelsy) McCrackin both of Racine, WI; fourteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; four Sisters: Martha Purifoy of Peoria, IL, Kia (Antonio) Lockridge of Orlando, FL, Janice Gray of Racine, WI, and Marion (Overseer Samuel) McBurnett of NY, three Brothers, General D. Jackson, Michael K. Jackson, Daryl Jackson all of Racine, WI, One-God Brother, James Carodine and one God-Sister, Pastor Virginia Lackey; Aunts, Virginia King of Rockford, IL, Faye Carter and Dottie Stewart of Racine, WI; Uncle, Monroe Jackson Racine, WI, as well as a host of Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends. Linda was preceded in death by Her Parents, Ruby J. Jackson and General Jackson Jr., three Brothers, Bobby L. Jackson, Jerry M. Jackson and Hayes E. Jackson; two Nephews, FoJuan Q. Bell and Giovanni Carr; her Maternal Grandparents, Fred and Mamie Robbins and her Paternal Grandparents, General Jackson and DewDrop Jackson Sr.
A celebration of Linda's life will be held on Friday, January 29, 2016, 11:00am at Greater Grace Temple COGIC. Pastor Virginia Lackey will be the Eulogist. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00am until the time of service and Thursday January 28th, 4-7pm at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home.
Rob and Kelly johndon says
Our condolences to the family !!
Monique says
I’m so grateful for the time we shared together while you were here in the flesh! Justyce and I will miss you ! Rest in heavenly peace Granny! Xoxo
Kevin /Ebony Tarkington says
We send our deepest condolences to the Jackson family, her Daughter Aris we are very sorry for your lost. Your family will remain in our prayers as we ask God to provide all strength, comforting during this time of grieving.. God bless
Charles and Glorious Goldsmith Hicks and Family says
We are sincerely in sorrow also in the lost of our loved one. We know to be absent from the body is to be present with our Lord Jesus Christ. So take your rest. Family, be encouraged.