Mrs. Juanita D. Jackson

Juanita Dolores Parker-Harris Jackson was the third of three children born to Lena Eleanor Collins-Parker and Eddie Parker, Sr. on February 26, 1929, in Kansas City, Kansas. Juanita attended the public schools in Kansas City, Kansas and graduated from Sumner High School in 1947. She also attended Kansas City General Hospital No. 2 School of Nursing, graduating on May 19, 1955, receiving her diploma as a Registered Nurse. Juanita served with distinction in the health care system of greater Kansas City for many years as Clinical Nurse (General Hospital) and O.R. Recovery Nurse (St. Mary’s Hospital). Throughout her professional career she was respected and loved for her sincerity, kindness and constant devotion to duty and beyond. She was considered a perfectionist by those who knew her, for only the best was satisfactory to her in any endeavor. Juanita Jackson was a member of Mason Memorial United Methodist Church since 1934 and a firm believer in Jesus Christ as her Personal Savior. She was choir director for the children’s choir and the youth choir for many years. Juanita Parker Harris married Charles Thomas Jackson on March 25, 1956. She was very proud of his accomplishments, especially his recognition as a Documented Original Tuskegee Airman. Until his demise in 2003, their married life was a splendid example of loyalty, devotion, and fidelity. Juanita will always be remembered for her quiet, dignified manner, kind spirit, and unselfish service to home, church, and community. Juanita’s parents, husband, son, two brothers, and two granddaughters preceded her in death. Juanita leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Sharon Bankhead; one grandson, Gregory Bankhead, Jr.; one nephew, Robert R. Parker, Jr.; and a host of other relatives; and friends. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? ~I Corinthians 15:55~ Graveside Services will be held on Thursday September 25, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at Leavenworth National Cemetery, with a Visitation at Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel – Kansas 2065 North 5th Street KCKS 64101 from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. at the Chapel. Arrangements entrusted to Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapels. Condolences may be shared on our website lawrenceajones.com.

Mrs. Juanita D. Jackson

February 26, 1929 - September 9, 2025