Linda Mae Jackson

Linda Mae Kuehner Jackson

  Linda Mae Kuehner Jackson, 78, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026. Born September 7, 1948, in York, Pennsylvania, Linda was the daughter of Clifford and Edna Kuehner. She grew up in Cocoa, Florida, as the oldest of three children, alongside her brothers Carl and Cliff, who continue to reside in the Cocoa area.

  After graduating from high school, Linda began her working life at Cape Canaveral, where she worked for NASA during the historic Apollo missions. It was an extraordinary time in American history and an early chapter in a life marked by hard work, adaptability, and a natural comfort with numbers.

  Linda met Jim Jackson at the local bowling center he managed. What began with a meeting at the bowling alley grew into a marriage of nearly 54 years and a lifetime of memories. As Jim’s career took them around the country, Linda embraced each new home and made a place for their family wherever life took them.

  Their journey took them from North Miami, Florida, to Memphis, Tennessee, where they welcomed their first child, Kimberly. From there, the family continued to Winter Springs, Florida; Lindenhurst, Illinois, where their second child, Christopher, was born; Apopka, Florida; Matthews, North Carolina; and finally, Weatherford, Texas, which became their home.

  Linda was fortunate to be a stay-at-home mother while her children were growing up, a role she embraced wholeheartedly. She devoted herself to raising Kimberly and Christopher and creating a loving home for her family through every move and every chapter. After her children graduated, Linda returned to the workforce, working as a secretary for a construction company and later as a bank supervisor, where her natural ability and comfort with numbers served her well.

  Linda had a personality all her own. She was loving and devoted, but she also had a sharp wit, a strong opinion, and a fierce determination. She was never afraid to tell you exactly what she thought, and once Linda had made up her mind, good luck convincing her otherwise. She was stubborn when she believed she was right—which, in Linda’s mind, was pretty much always. Her family knew that beneath that sassy exterior was a woman who cared deeply and loved fiercely.

  Her grandsons knew exactly how much fun it was to get a rise out of Grandma. Tyler, Peyton, Elijah, Channing, and Finley loved to tease her and ruffle her feathers, and Linda always had a response ready. She might jokingly threaten to send them to Timbuktu, and when they inevitably asked where that was, her answer was simply, “You’ll find out!” Those playful exchanges became part of the memories her family will treasure.

  Linda enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, especially reading, cross-stitching, and crocheting. But above all, she loved her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, and her family was at the center of her life.

  Linda is survived by her husband of nearly 54 years, Jim Jackson; her children, Kimberly and Christopher; her five beloved grandsons, Tyler, Peyton, Elijah, Channing, and Finley; her brothers, Carl and Cliff; Christopher’s spouse, Jolene; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who will miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Edna Kuehner.

  Linda’s final chapter was difficult, but even then, the love she had for her family remained. In her final weeks, when conversation was no longer possible and she could no longer always recognize those around her, there was still something she understood. When her family kissed her on the head and said, “Love you,” Linda would quietly respond, “Love you.”

  That was Linda. She may not always have shown her love in the same way, but she loved her family deeply and fiercely. And even when so much else had faded, that love remained.

  Linda leaves behind a lifetime of memories, stories, laughter, strength, and love. She will be deeply missed, forever remembered, and always loved.

  Linda will be laid to rest at a graveside service at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, October 9, 2026, located at East Greenwood Cemetery in Weatherford, Texas. 

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We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family during this difficult time.

The Staff of Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services

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