Obituary EAST PEORIAa"Betty J. Jackson, 78, of East Peoria, died at 5:00 AM on Monday, April 27, 2009 at her residence. Born November 5, 1930 in Washington, IL to Larry and Thelma Attig Howe, she married Wayne Jackson on May 22, 1949 in East Peoria, IL. He survives. Also surviving is 1 son, Gregg (Pam) Jackson of East Peoria, and 1 daughter, Cindy (Larry) Cassidy of East Peoria; 1 sister, Iona (Norman) Townsend of East Peoria; 6 grandchildren, Michelle (John) Burgess, Janice (Phil) Vincent, Darryl (Crystal) Waldrop, Lisa (Jeff Shipley) Jackson, Jonathan Leggins, and Andrew Stidham; 8 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters-in-law and 2 brothers-in-law. Betty retired at Caterpillar, Inc. where she had worked in the office in Peoria. She had been a majorette while attending East Peoria High School. Betty was a member of Faith Christian Centre, where a funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, April 30. The Rev. Rick Brisbin will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Wednesday, April 29 at Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington. Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery in Washington. Service APR 30. 11:00 AM Faith Church 2354 Hollands Grove Road Washington, IL, US