Pauline Jackson

Pauline Jackson passed away peacefully in her residence under Hospice care on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 on her 80th birthday. She was surrounded by members of her family.

She was the loving wife of Harold R. Jackson. They were married for 58 years.

Pauline was born in Critis, West Virginia; she was the daughter of the late Lewis Artist and Lilly B. (Haston) Artist.

Pauline was a 1951 graduate of Bolling High School in Lewisburg, West Virginia. She attended West Virginia State University, where she was a pledge to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

In addition to her husband, Harold, she is survived by a son, Stuart W., of Chappaqua, NY, and daughter-in-law, Janet Taylor, M.D.; a daughter, Kim L. of Glendale, CA and a daughter Lori A., wife of Charles W. Jackson of Washington, DC. Also eight grandchildren namely, Lauren, Portland, OR; Taylor and Erin of NYC; Yanna, Chappaqua, NY; Ché of Glendale, CA; and Xavier, Talia and Andreas of Washington, DC, and many nieces and nephews.

Pauline loved her grandchildren and acted as a mentor, counselor, and confidante to her many nieces and nephews, who loved her deeply.

Pauline was predeceased by a brother, William Artist and sisters Margaret Brown and Clementine Hargrave.

Pauline was very active in the church at Washington Presbyterian Church and, in early childhood education. As a member of the Women's Association she was the recipient of the "Church and Community Award" for a dedicated life in the church and community.

In early childhood education she aided in the formation of pre-school education at the Fellowship House on South 7th Street and was one of the first teachers there. Pauline worked for the Head Start Program as a coordinator and teacher and was recognized for her excellence in early education with a named pre-school center, The Jackson Center at 5th and Walnut Streets. She also worked at the Berks County Intermediate Center for 21 years as the pre-school coordinator.

Friends and family are invited to a celebration of Pauline's life to be held Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Washington Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Laddie Benton officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to Washington Presbyterian Church to the Joash Chest Fund, 715 N. 10th Street, Reading, PA 19604. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.