Alva Loretta Jackson

Alva "Abby" (Hensley) Jackson, age 80, of Johnson City, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at her home. A native of Erwin, Alva is a daughter of the late Bud and Mamie (Banner) Hensley. She was a member of Lily Dale Church of Christ and was employed as a Cartographer by the United States government. She enjoyed painting and bowling. Alva was a sports enthusiast and Orioles fan. She enjoyed watching baseball and basketball. In addition to her parents, Alva is preceded in death by her husband, Charles James Jackson.Alva "Abby" (Hensley) Jackson has left behind to cherish her memory: son, Jamie Jackson and his wife, Claudia Marcela Palmer Ortiz; grandchild, Jackson Rodriguez; step-grandchildren: Tony Delgado, Ixchel Gabriela Rodriguez Palmer, Rafael Rodriguez Palmer, and Lorena Dessire Rodriguez Palmer; brother, Teddy Hensley; and sister, Genny Ruble.The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Alva "Abby" (Hensley) Jackson in a visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family beginning at 3:00 pm and continuing until 5:00 pm on Saturday, February 10, 2024 in the chapel at Valley Funeral Home.Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net http://www.valleyfuneralhome.net> or on Facebook at FuneralHomeErwin" title="Click to open in a new window or tab" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/Valley>FuneralHomeErwin. These arrangements are made especially for the family of Alva "Abby" (Hensley) Jackson through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin, 423-743-9187.Read Obituary