Phyllis Mae Jackson

Phyllis Mae Jackson, 87, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Stark City. She was born in Barry County, on Saturday, Nov. 5, 1938; daughter of Phillip E. and Rena (Davis) Brittenham. She was a 1956 graduate of Purdy High School where she was the homecoming queen.

On Friday, Nov. 16, 1956, she married William "Bill" Charles Jackson at Macedonia Baptist Church in Purdy. She taught young kids in Sunday School for many years at both Berwick Church and Shoal Creek Revival Church. She and Bill were founding members of Shoal Creek Revival Church and donated the land the church sits on today. 

Surviving are sons William Philip (Sharon) Jackson of Stark City, and Stephen Lee (Charlotte) Jackson of Pierce City, daughter, Kristi Jean (Billy Ray) Harvill of Stark City; three grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two siblings, Dave Brittenham, of Monett, and Marilyn Baker, of Monett.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Jackson; three grandchildren; parents Phillip and Rena Brittenham; and sister Patty Burge.

She was cremated at her request. A private burial will take place at Berwick Cemetery in Pierce City, at a later date, with Pastor Billy Ray Harvill officiating. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City.