Gladys L. Jackson

Gladys L. Jackson, 87 passed away Sunday January 21, 2024 at IU Health in Tipton. She was born on October 11, 1936 in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee to Marion and Maudie (Dodson) Hood.

Gladys had an outgoing and cheerful demeanor. She brought positivity and energy wherever she went. She valued her family and was actively involved with her immediate and extended family. She enjoyed her gardening and dog sitting. She enjoyed her work as a house cleaner as well as 18 years at Red Lobster where she was a trainer in Winter Park, Florida.

Gladys is survived by her sisters Hazel Hoffner and Sarah Manley along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; son Billy Jackson; siblings Doris Carter, Clyde Hood, Johnnie Hood, Billy Hood, Carl Hood, Jimmy Hood, MC Hood, and CJ Hood.

Arrangements have been entrusted to College Park Chapel of Armes-Hunt Life Celebration Funeral Home and Cremation Services. The family will have a visitation from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on February 3, 2024 at Baldwin-Fairchild  at Chapel Hill on 2420 Harrell Rd. Orlando, Florida 32817 and burial will follow at Chapel Hiill Cemetery. Online memories and condlences may be made at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com