DARLA DENISE (BERRY) JACKSON

Darla Denise (Berry) Jackson, 65, of Ash Grove passed away on June 17, 2024, after a long battle with health complications. She was born May 31, 1959, in Springfield; the fourth child and only girl born to Charles and Wanda (Carlock) Berry.
She fell in love with and married world-renowned blues singer Norman Jackson, their loved endured until his passing on April 12, 2020.
She is survived by her children: daughters, Karla Berry and Shaniece Alton; son, Norman Jackson; daughter, Shaniece Alton; five wonderful step-children; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Keith Berry; sisters-in-law, Madgelana Berry and Betty Berry; as well as three other sisters-in-law; nine nieces and nephews; four great-nephews and one great-niece.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Deja Jackson and her brothers, Charles Berry, Fr. Moses Berry, Gary Berry and Kyle Berry.
A celebration of life was held on Saturday, June 22, at Gorman-Sharpf Funeral Home in Springfield. A private family burial was held at Holy Resurrection Cemetery in Ash Grove.