Frances Kaye Jackson's Obituary
Frances Kaye Jackson, beloved matriarch and cherished Aunt Kaye, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the age of 68, in Youngstown, Ohio.Born on June 29, 1957, in Clinton, North Carolina, the daughter of Bashie (Tatum) Butler and Willie Butler Jr., Frances filled her life with love, laughter, and an unwavering passion for family and friends.
A proud mother, Frances is survived by her children Trocola (Rodney) Johnson, Victor (Shaquilla) Jackson and Anthony “Dante” Jackson. Frances was the beloved sister to Mary (Harold) Neil, Cynthia Profit, Brenda Butler, Ronnie Butler, Pamela (Dennis) Atkinson, and Pearline Atkinson. She will also be missed by her brother-in-law Wilbert Evans and adoptive siblings Lafawnda Evans , Latoya Evans and Wilbert Jr EvansHer legacy is carried on by an extensive family, including 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, each of whom knew her as a beacon of love and strength.Frances was preceded in death by her parents; siblings Bernice Butler, Thomas Butler, Anna Benton, Peggy B. Evans, Roy Butler, Billie Ray Butler and James “Toe-Joe” McNair, who, along with countless friends and family members, welcomed her into eternal peace.Frances Kaye Jackson will be remembered not only for her love of life but also for her extraordinary ability to bring people together. She truly lived life to the fullest, embracing every moment with grace and joy. As we celebrate her legacy, we invite all who knew her to join us in honoring a life well-lived, filled with tenderness, warmth, and an abundance of love.
The Celebration of life will be Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM at J.B. Rhodes Jr. Memorial Chapel, 1701 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534. There will be a viewing from 12:00-12:50 PM. She will be laid to rest at Tatum Cemetery,8521 Hobbton Hwy, Clinton, NC 28328. Please remember her family during their time of bereavement.
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