ANNA NICOLE JACKSON

Anna Nicole Jackson, age 23, of Columbia City, passed away at 11:21 a.m. Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.Born on October 22, 1987 in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Larry Lynn and Tawnya Lynn (Sexton) Jackson.

She spent her entire lifetime in Columbia City and graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 2006.She first was employed at Burger King and currently was employed with Eagles Lodge #1906 as a janitor.She was a member of Eagles Auxilary #1906 and was an avid country western music fan, enjoyed karaoke and volunteered with the Eagles bingo games.

Survivors include her parents, Larry Lynn and Tawnya LynnJackson of Columbia City; 1 brother, Wesley Adam (Beth) Jackson of Columbia City; 2 sisters, Miranda Kay and Gabrielle Lynn Jackson both of Columbia City; 1 nephew, Kaleb Michael Sharp of Columbia City; paternal grandmother, Mary Jackson of Churubusco and great-grandmother, Martha Kessler of Auburn.She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Hank and Anna Sexton and Noel Jackson.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2010 from 2-6 p.m. with a 5:30 p.m. Eagle Auxiliary twilight service at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 13, 2010 at the funeral home with Pastor John Cummings of Community Bible Church officiating.Memorial gifts may be given in Ms. Jackson's memory to Final Expense Fund %DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.