Jewell Ailleen Morris Jackson

August 27, 1922 - November 8, 2019

Jewell Ailleen Morris Jackson, 97, of Henrico, formerly of West Point, VA passed away November 8, 2019. Born August 27, 1922 in Jordan Mines and raised in White Hall, Ailleen brought joy to the lives of countless family and friends, who valued her generosity and quick-wit. One could not pass through her door without being offered food, and those who accepted were delighted by her cooking, the ingredients often procured at her beloved roadside vegetable stands. Ailleen married Edgar Hunter Jackson in 1944, and they resided for many years in West Point, where they raised their daughter, Sandra. In Hunter, she found someone who shared her zest for life, and they had 41 years of laughter and travels before his untimely death. Ailleen worked at Camp Peary during WWII and later as a bookkeeper at Wyatt-Ogg (formerly Jenkins) Furniture. Later, she moved to Richmond to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren. Always on the go, she continued to embrace her love of travel, driving cross-country to celebrate her 70th birthday. She relished drives in the mountains to take in the beautiful fall scenery. When home, she enjoyed bird watching, drinking piping hot coffee while reading the daily newspaper (from which she clipped articles and horoscopes for family), and entertaining and caring for loved ones. Fiercely independent, it was difficult for Ailleen to give up the mantle of caretaker as her eyesight, hearing, and mobility began to decline in recent years. The family would like to thank Beth Sholom for the compassionate care she received, notably from Sherryi Thompson. Ailleen was preceded in death by her husband Hunter, parents Charles and Stella (Redman) Morris, and five siblings (Agnew, Estelle, Christine, Elmer, Joyce). Her memory will live on with her daughter Sandra Rozzelle, grandchildren Kevin Jenkins (Susan) and Monica Pamer (Tim), and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 2 PM, Friday, November 15th at Vincent Funeral Home, 417 11th Street, West Point, VA 23181. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2 PM, just prior the service. Inurnment will follow in Sunny Slope Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, www.lbda.org.