Elizabeth Anne (Guinn) Jackson

Elizabeth Anne (Guinn) Jackson

Elizabeth Anne (Guinn) Jackson, 89, passed away Oct. 17, 2021, in Topeka, Kan.

Anne was born July 15, 1932, in Pittsburg, Kan., to Lowell and Louise Mertz Guinn.

She was married to Dr. Robert G. Jackson on Dec. 23, 1951, in Fort Scott, Kan.

She graduated from Fort Scott High School, and Fort Scott Community College, and attended Kansas State University. She completed her degree in history and political science at Washburn University.

Anne worked as a telephone operator, a substitute teacher. She later managed her husband’s dental practice for many years.

Anne was a member of First Lutheran Church of Topeka, where she enjoyed singing in the choir; Topeka Needlework Guild; and Eastern Star.

She was a supporter of Girl Scouts, serving as a troop leader, cookie chairman and council president. Starting as a den leader, she supported all four of her sons through the rank of Eagle Scout.

She was preceded in death by her father, mother, stepfather Frank Pshide, husband, and son Terry.

She is survived by sons Tom (Sherry) O’Fallon, Ill., Kevin (Janet) Andover, Kan., John (Covey) Indian Trail, N.C.; daughters Anna, Charlotte, N.C. and Carolyn, Bryan, Texas; daughter-in-law Nancy, Colorado Springs, Colo.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Memorial gifts may be made to First Lutheran Church, 1234 S.W. Fairlawn Road, Topeka, KS 66604, and/or The Alzheimer’s Association, 3625 S.W. 29th St #102, Topeka, KS 66614.

To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.