MADISON - Roberta “Bobbie” Mae Jackson, age 82, of Madison, passed away on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on June 19, 1939, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Richard and Regina (Koller) Hendrickx.

She was united in marriage to Doyne E. Jackson, Jr., on November 26, 1958, in Chicago, Ill. Roberta worked as an assistant bookkeeper and cashier for Don's Finest Foods for over 20 years.

Roberta was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. She enjoyed volunteering at St. Mary’s Care Center delivering mail and working in their gift shop. Roberta was an avid reader and enjoyed listening to country music. She liked playing Bingo and being the Bingo caller and enjoyed playing casino style games on her computer.

Roberta is survived by daughter, JoAnn (Ken) LeClair; son, Rick (Laura) Jackson; four grandsons, Christopher Jackson, Zach Jackson, Shawn LeClair, and Chris LeClair; and one great-grandson, Sam Jackson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyne; parents, Richard and Regina; son, Donald Jackson; and sister, Rita Hendrickx.

A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. Burial will be held at St. Joseph Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday.

Memorials may be gifted in Roberta’s name to National MS Society, 1120 James Drive, Suite A, Hartland, WI 53029 or online at (https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Donate). Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

Roberta "Bobbie" Jackson

June 19, 1939 - January 24, 2022

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