Darlene Jackson, age 63 of Sparta, Tennessee passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

She was born October 27, 1958 in Sparta, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Arlen Dillard Rice and Irene Martin Deem. She was a member of East Sparta Church of God. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Matthew Maynard and step-father, Butch Deem.

Survivors include:

Husband- Dwight Jackson of Sparta, TN

Daughter- Traci Whitaker and fiancée, Brent Marsh of Sparta, TN

Sons- Devin Howser of Cookeville, TN; Brien Jackson (Kristin) of Knoxville, TN and Scott Howser (Krystal) of Sparta, TN

Mother- Irene Deem of Sparta, TN

Grandchildren- Valerie Howser, Addyson Whitaker, Scarlett Jackson, Adam Reneau and Taylor Reneau

Sisters- Denise Roberson (Tim) of Sparta, TN; Belinda Crain (Nathaniel) of Sparta, TN; Melavie Heath of Sparta, TN; Karen Maxwell of Sparta, TN; Donna Shera (Chris) of Sparta, TN and Debra Miller (Ronnie) of Sparta, TN

Brothers- Bennie Heath (Veronica) of Lebanon, TN and Eddie Parrish of Cookeville, TN

Several nieces, nephews, and other family members also survive.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Dotson officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Lawn Memorial Cemetery. The family will welcome friends on Friday from 10:00 AM until time of the service at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com