Jennifer Dawn (Steelman) Jackson of Perkins, Oklahoma was born January 18, 1976 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Curtis and Pamela (Hollan) Steelman and passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 in Stroud, Oklahoma at the age of 48.
She is survived by:
Her beloved children:
Annalee Grace and Levi Conley Jackson of Perkins, Oklahoma
Her parents:
Curtis and Pamela Steelman of Reichert, Oklahoma
One sister:
Amanda Dedmon and husband Mark of Haw Creek, Oklahoma
One brother:
Nathan Steelman of Reichert, Oklahoma
Nephew and nieces:
Weston Ward and wife Tami of Lane, Oklahoma
Raegan Ward of Haw Creek, Oklahoma
Montana Dedmon and Nathan Cole of Haw Creek, Oklahoma
Melody Dedmon and Justin Fuller of Conway, Arkansas
Special Friend:
Dustin Webb of Stillwater, Oklahoma
Aunts and uncles:
Betty Murphy, Racine and Charlotte Steelman, Jackie Steelman, Larry and Betty Steelman, Mackie Steelman, Gary and Rhonda Steelman, Robin and Becky Steelman
Numerous cousins, other relatives, and a host of friends
She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Hershel and Ruby Steelman; her maternal grandparents, Eudell and Goldie Hollan; three uncles, McCoy Steelman, Lonnie Steelman, and Paul Murphy; and one aunt, Brenda Steelman.
Jenny loved her kiddos beyond measure. To say that Jennifer was full of life would be a huge understatement. She was always the life of every event and had a smile that would brighten any room. Her compassion and generosity knew no limits, her friend list is never ending, and she truly lived by her motto of "Do more of what makes you happy".
Jenny was an avid reader. She loved to be curled up in a quilt with a good book. She loved the outdoors and was always ready for a trip to a concert, the lake, the beach, but especially any event with her kids. She always had a houseful of the kids' friends over on the weekend.
Jennifer was a graduate of the class of 1994 from LeFlore High School and then went on to receive her zoology degree from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. Jenny worked as a chemist in her career path but her love for animals was her true passion. If you knew Jen, you know that she loved elephants, which led to an opportunity to complete an internship at the Tulsa Zoo elephant encounter. If there was a job that she ever loved, it was that one! This passion for animals caused her to have all sorts of pets, critters or creatures over the years. Jen will be greatly missed by all that knew her and there will be a void in our lives that cannot be filled.
I John 4:16 God is love. Whoever lives in love, lives in God, and God in them. Jenny loved all those around her, and they loved her.
Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 10, 2024 at the Reichert Cemetery with Mr. Tracy Loyd officiating. Burial will follow in Reichert Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at Perkins Church of Christ, 1200 Lovers Ln, Perkins, OK 74059 on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. with Mr. Matt Mills officiating under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Viewing will be 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Thursday, August 8th and Friday, August 9th at the funeral home.
Graveside Service
Reichert Cemetery
Saturday, August 10, 2024
10:00 AM
County Road D4985
Heavener, OK 74937
Memorial Service
Perkins Church of Christ
Sunday, August 18, 2024
2:00 PM
1200 Lovers Ln
Perkins, Oklahoma 74059