Carolyn Marie Jackson: Legacy of Strength and Grace

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Carolyn Marie Jackson, born on April 8, 1940, at 3:16 PM at Storks Nest Maternity Hospital in Inglewood, California, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024, after a courageous battle with COPD and cancer. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, known for her fierce spirit, resilience, and beauty.

Carolyn was the daughter of Jesse (Thelma) Crow/Jackson and Lenard Warren Jackson and sister of Carl Jackson. She spent her early years in Bremerton, Washington, and completed her childhood in Cutten, California. Throughout her life, Carolyn embraced her passions and interests with enthusiasm., She was a talented painter, a devoted lover of her cats, her lifetime career was a weighmaster for Baysalt and Syre industries in Santa Rosa CA- a profession she approached with dedication and skill. After retirement in 2010 Carolyn and her daughter opened Humboldt Check Cashing.

She is survived by her loving children, Kurt Westman and Cheryl Martins; her grandchildren, Aric, Jeremy, Shannon, Robert, and Lateese; and her great-grandchildren, Aviance, David, Analisa, Madison, Jaxon, Akirah, and Kinsley. Carolyn was preceded in death, her parents Thelma and Leonard and her brother Carl.

Carolyn’s legacy is one of strength and grace. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her. She is now at peace, reunited with her parents, brother and beloved cat Prince, in the eternal embrace of heaven.

A memorial service to honor Carolyn’s life will be held on 09/08/2024 at 1:00 PM at the moose lodge 4328 Campton Rd Eureka, Ca 95503 food will be provided.