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Lorraine Jackson

Benld |

Lorraine Little Jackson, 88, of Benld, IL, died at Heritage Health of Carlinville, on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 5:15 pm. 

She was born April 22, 1933, in New Douglas, IL to James Forbes & Ida Arndt Forbes. 

She married Marvin Little and then William Jackson.  She was retired as a waitress and restaurant manager for Mill Cafe.  Lorraine started Adopt A Pet, Benld, IL in 1983 and remained as the shelter director. 

She is survived by her stepdaughter, Barbara Smothers of Springfield, IL, 6 step-grandchildren, sisters, Laverne Slightom of Carlinville, IL, Jeanie Fox of Decatur, IL, and brother, Ron Forbes of Donnellson, IL. 

Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents, both spouses, stepson, Marvin Little, brother, James Merle Forbes, and sister, Velma Talick. 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld, IL at 11:00 am.  Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com.  Kravanya Funeral Home, Benld, IL  is in charge of the arrangements.


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