Kim Jackson (Spencer)

Kim Jackson (Spencer), 65, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024. She was born on December 2, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio to Julius Earl Spencer and Joan (Poindexter) Spencer. She was a cherished member of the community and a beacon of love and kindness.

Kim graduated from Linden McKinley High School and devoted much of her career to healthcare. She was a State tested Nurse Aid, Phlebotomy Technician, Home Health Aid, and Radiology Records Receptionist. She worked for many years at Children’s Hospital in the Radiology Department, and then later worked at The James at OSU. She was honored as employee of the month for two consecutive times, showing her dedication to her profession.

A devout member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Kim's faith was a cornerstone of her existence. She found great joy in reading her Bible and Watch Towers, practices that enriched her spiritual journey and provided comfort and guidance throughout her life.

Kim was the matriarch of her family. She loved baking, refurbishing furniture, and caring for her family. Her hobbies included watching her favorite TV show, "Bridgerton," cooking, and sharing laughter with her family and friends. She was a classy, elegant woman who carry herself with dignity, and raised her children to carry on that legacy. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who will be truly missed by all who knew her. Al of these things reflected her fun, loving, and caring personality. 

She is preceded in death by her mother Joan (Poindexter) Spencer, brother Julius Earl Spencer, Jr., and sister-in-law Gloria Jackson-Dabney.

Kim is survived by loving husband, who she has been with over 47 years, the love of her life, Rodney Jackson, Sr; father Julius Earl Spencer, Sr.; children Brande (Jason) Michael, Eboni Jackson, and Rodney (Jacqueline) Jackson, Jr.; grandchildren LeAire Loving, Branden Jones, Piper Jackson, Brooklyn Michael, Alayna Jackson, and Rodney Jackson III; great-grandchildren Sir Kairo Loving and Amiya Jones; mother-in-law Cartha Jackson; siblings Angela (Bradley) Price, Charles Ray Spencer, Wende McNeil, Zachary Scott (TilWanda) Spencer, Reva Woods, Gilda Jackson, Keith Jackson, and Clint Jackson; many nieces, nephews, extended family, and a host of friends. Her family brought immense joy and fulfillment to her life.

Her family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 9, from 9:30-10am at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Chapel, 5600 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio, with her service to begin at 10am. 

Kim's life and legacy will be remembered fondly by all who knew her, as she was truly beautiful both inside and out. 

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