Jo (Jackson) Ferguson took up residence in heaven on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, while
surrounded by her loving family. Jo was born November 26, 1927, in Okolona, Arkansas to
John Henry Jackson and Rosa (Clements) Jackson, both deceased. She was one of twelve
children born to John and Rosa.

Jo spent most of her life in Arkadelphia where she and her husband, J.D. Ferguson (deceased),
lived a life of servitude to their church family here at Park Hill Baptist Church where they were
Charter members. She was a Sunday School teacher for many years. Jo took her role as a
Deacon's wife very seriously. She and J.D. mentored countless families throughout their years
at Park Hill. She visited the elderly, sick and home bound. Jo spent untold hours sitting with
relatives and church family, at the hospital.

While devoted to her church, Jo lived a life of servitude to her family as well, beginning at the
age of 13 when her mother passed away. It was her responsibility to care for her younger
siblings and manage the household. After marrying, she gave birth to four children. The
second born, Joanne, was disabled and, although living for twelve years, remained an infant in
every sense of the word. Jo remained devoted to Joanne for the duration of her life and still
managed to take care of the rest of her family and her home with love and devotion.
Jo's hobbies included canning the fruits and vegetables that J.D. grew, quilting, crocheting,
knitting, reading the Bible and collecting antique glassware. After J.D.'s retirement, Jo and J.D.
would take bags of homegrown vegetables to the homebound and other church members. Jo
was a joy to all that met her. Her love of Jesus was evident in the life she lived. She tried to be
a witness through her words and actions up until her last day on earth.

Jo is preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Ferguson, daughter Joanne Ferguson, son Noel
Ferguson, brothers (Henry, Herbert, Harold, Herman, Homer, and Harley), sisters (Lela, Annie
Pearl, Margie, and Mildred). She is survived by sister, Alice White, son, Mike Ferguson (Pam),
daughter, Robyn Fullhart (Randy), daughter-in-law, Joanne Ferguson, grandchildren Brian
Ferguson (Catie), Lauren Norvell (Jody), Luke Ferguson, Olivia Ferguson, Grace Fullhart, great
grandchildren Ayden Bennet, Julian Swofford, Rorie Bramlett, Mary Jo Bramlett,  Liam
Ferguson and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Park Hill Baptist Church, Arkadelphia, Arkansas on Tuesday,
April 18, 2023, at 10:00 AM.

A Celebration of  Her Life will immediately follow at 11AM with
her body being laid to rest at Rose Hill Cemetery downtown Arkadelphia.

Pallbearers are Ayden Bennett, Julian Swofford, Luke Ferguson, Tim Burris, Jody Norvell and Mike Shepherd.

Memorials may be made to Park Hill Baptist Church, 3333 Hollywood Rd., Arkadelphia, AR