Jeanette Crandall Jackson, age 81, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born on January 22, 1929 in Mabelvale, AR, the daughter of John Astin and Pearl Cochrane Crandall. She was retired from J. C. Penney Co. and a member of Arkadelphia First United Methodist Church and DAR. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, Arley Jackson, her son, Charles Jackson and her five sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her two daughters, Terri Miller and Laura Jackson of Arkadelphia, a granddaughter, Amy Alexander of Fayetteville, AR and a host of nieces and nephews. Jeanette loved life and being around people. Her family was her greatest joy. She had a great curiosity about what was happening around her and wanted to be part of it. She enjoyed photography and took endless pictures. Family history was important to her and she passed her love of it on to the younger members of the Crandall family. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at First United Methodist Church in Arkadelphia, with Bro. Carroll Jackson and Bro. Bob Langley officiating. There will be no visitation. Interment will be in Martin Cemetery in Little Rock. Pallbearers will be Gary Andrews, Gene Butler, Gary Grogan, Tom Butler, David Butler and Jerry Butler. Memorials may be made to Arkadelphia First United Methodist Church, 107 North 9th, Arkadelphia, AR 71923. Services are entrusted to Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the online guest book.