Mona Jo Jackson

Mona Jo Jackson, 59, of West Lafayette, passed away, January 8, 2014, at her home.

She was born May 4, 1954 in Lafayette, the daughter of Donald and Margaret Ann Elkins Jackson.  

Mona Jo graduated from Rossville High School in 1972.  She was a clerical assistant at the Youth Development and Ag Education Department at Purdue University.  Mona Jo was a member of the Rossville Church of the Brethren.  She enjoyed putting together puzzles, playing games, and reading.  Mona Jo loved spending time with her nieces and nephews.  She was also very involved with family history.  

She is survived by two brothers, Larry (Judi) Jackson and Kevin (Kathy) Jackson; one sister, Julie (Keith) Singer; nieces and nephews, Aimee Williamson, Megan Hurst, Ben Morrissey, Gordon Jackson, Monica Alexander, Miranda Sipe, Kristina Ragan, Mirissa Klecz; and 18 great nieces and nephews.  

In addition to her parents, Mona Jo is preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Vernie and Paul Jackson; maternal grandparents Vernie and Marian Elkins; and an aunt, Dorothy Jackson.  

Visitation for Mona Jo will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 from 4-7 p.m. at Genda Funeral Home Rossville Chapel.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Allen Weldy.  Burial will follow in Rossville Cemetery.  Memorials in Mona Jo’s name may be made to the American Diabetes Association.  Online condolences may be directed to www.gendafuneralhome.com.