Eleanor A. Jackson

Eleanor A. Jackson, age 81, of Perry, New York, passed away peacefully on Monday June 26, 2017 at the Wyoming County Nursing Facility in Warsaw where she had been residing. Eleanor was born in Southport, New York on December 3, 1935 a daughter to the late Darwin and Dorothy (Ward) Mess. She is preceded in death by 3 brothers: Robert, D. James and Gerald Mess; sister Doris Rose and a nephew Douglas Mess.

She worked for the Perry Knitting Mill, Mallory Timers, Archway Cookies, Seneca Foods, Sylvania, New York State including the Department of Corrections, and retired from the Wyoming County Planning and Development in Perry where she was a keyboard specialist when she retired. Upon retiring she lived in South Carolina for 9 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Perry, She enjoyed crocheting, reading, doing crossword puzzles, bowling, fishing and going on family vacations. She enjoyed her cats and especially enjoyed times spent with family.

She is survived by her husband: Charles whom she married on April 11, 1957, 2 daughters: Elizabeth (Tim) Page of Oswego, Sharon (Duane) Beardsley of Perry, a son: Jeff (Kim) Jackson of Perry, a sister: Jean (Glenn) Ulrich of Phoenix, AZ., 4 grandchildren: Katherine and Wendy Page, Sarah White and Charisse (Jimmy) Wojtko, 3 step grandchildren: Brian and Jeremy Miess, Bobby Jo (Brian) Bird, 9 great grandchildren: Eleanor, Ashley and Emily Page, Faith, Kendra and Landon Warner, Peyton, Sophie and Leina Wojtko, 3 step great grandchildren: Brandy, Brent and Bethani Bird, 3 sister-in-laws: Shirley Mess of Phoenix, AZ., JoAnne Mess of Perry and Rosetta Mess of Salem, OR., along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 5-6 pm on Thursday June 29th at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. in Perry where funeral services will follow at 6pm. She will be laid to rest in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Perry Center.

Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church 35 Covington St. in Perry and the Alzheimer’s Association 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601or visit www.alz.org. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to sign a message of condolence please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.