Rebecca “Becky” Ann Jackman, 71, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away August 17, 2023, in Mount Carmel, Illinois, surrounded by loved ones.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at the First Christian Church in Mount Carmel, Illinois. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m., the time of service. Interment will be at a later date in Highland Memorial Cemetery.
Rebecca was born to the late Robert and Roxie (Hunter) Foshee on August 27, 1951, in Mount Carmel, Illinois. She was married to Joe Jackman on June 6, 1970, at the First Christian Church in Mount Carmel, Illinois. To this union two children were born: Rob Jackman of Mount Carmel, Illinois, and Kate (Travis) Fischer of Evansville, Indiana. Also surviving are her granddaughter Grace Fischer and special grandchildren Kendal Patberg, Kenni Homan, and Gabby Walther. Preceding her in death are her parents.
She worked for Watler Accounting as a Collection and Billing Manager. Rebecca retired from the Old National Bank. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi. Rebecca loved God thoroughly and showed that through the love she had for her family and friends. She was a member of the First Christian Disciples of Christ and a former member of Evangelical United Methodist Church, both in Mount Carmel, Illinois. Rebecca enjoyed her trips to the Smoky Mountains to see the black bears. She enjoyed being involved with the community and church groups. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Memorials can be made to American Cancer Society, the Shelter Buddies, or the Appalachian Bear Rescue. Envelopes will be available at the Celebration of Life service.
Condolences may be sent to www.short-cunninghamfh.com
Short-Cunningham Funeral Home is honored to serve Rebecca’s family.
