Frances Holland Jackson

Frances H. Jackson, age 96, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at the University of Toledo Medical College. Fran was born in Kenton, Ohio on August 17, 1915, the daughter of William O. Holland and Hazel Holland. She graduated from The Ohio State University in 1936 with a Bachelor of Education degree. Following graduation, she briefly taught for the Marion County Schools and later served as the Secretary to the Adjutant General of Ohio, where, in 1940, she met Second Lieutenant Reginald S. Jackson, who was serving as an aide to the Adjutant General. After Reg was called to active duty in preparation for World War II, Fran and Reg married on January 20, 1941 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. During Reg’s 45-month deployment to the Pacific serving with the 37th Infantry Division, Fran returned to teaching in the Delta, Ohio and Ottawa Hills Schools. After raising their only son, Reginald, Jr., Fran returned to teaching and taught English at Macomber High School until her retirement. Fran was preceded in death by her husband Reginald Sr., who died May 6, 1999, and her brother John. Fran enjoyed reading, gardening, golf (having scored a hole-in-one on her birthday) and had a passion for people. She was particularly fond of her many friendships with fellow residents of Swan Creek Retirement Village. She was an avid bridge player, often teaming with her good friend, Betsy Reynolds, in duplicate matches. Genealogy was a hobby, and Fran was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Fran was a volunteer for the American Red Cross and Mobile Meals. She will be greatly missed by her son, Reg (Joanne), are three grandsons, Reg III (Julie DeBord), Mike (Natalie), and Adam (Grace), four great-grandchildren, three nephews and two nieces. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 12, 2011 at the Chapel at Swan Creek Retirement Village, Cresthaven Lane, So. Toledo, with a reception to follow. Visitation will be at the Chapel from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, those wishing an expression of sympathy are asked to consider either Park Congregational Church or the Toledo Rotary Foundation

Frances Holland Jackson

August 17, 1915 - September 6, 2011