March 30, 1930 ~ September 1, 2016
Robbie Norris Jackman, 86, wife for 63 years of the late J T Jackman, died Thursday, September 1, 2016. Born March 30, 1930 in Burkesville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Claud and Altie Norris.
For many years, Robbie worked as a nurse with the highly-respected and beloved medical doctors at Howard Clinic in Glasgow. She was a member of Mount Tabor Baptist Church. She and J T were successful farmers in the Chestnut Grove community of Barren County. Robbie was known for her excellent arts and crafts, especially china painting and quilting.
She is survived by two sons, Norris Jackman and wife Barbara of Memphis, TN and William Jay Jackman and wife Sharon of Frankfort, KY; one grandson, Will Railey Jackman of Austin, TX; two brothers, Randel Norris and wife Linda of Glasgow, KY and Bruce Norris and wife Imogene of Portland, TN; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Luther Paul Norris, whose surviving wife is Jean Celsor, and Bill Norris, whose surviving wife is Rose Ella.
The family will receive friends on Friday, September 2, 2016 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm and on Saturday, September 3, 2016 beginning at 10:00 am at the Hatcher and Saddler Funeral Home in Glasgow, KY. Bro. Toby Nunn will officiate at services on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 12:00 Noon at the funeral home. Robbie’s niece, Julie Gackenbach will deliver the eulogy. Graveside services will follow at Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Will Railey Jackman, Preston Rutledge, Andrew Rutledge, Danny Norris, Rodney Norris, Jeff Ballard, Chris Norris, and Jon Norris.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to a church or charity of the donor’s choosing.
The Jackman Family offers heart-felt thanks to the loving and competent care givers at Highland Ridge Assisted Living, NHC Healthcare, T. J. Samson Hospice, the many doctors, especially Dr. William C. Thornbury, Jr., and the nurses and staff who have cared for Robbie and J T during the past two years. The residents of Barren County, and surrounding counties, are truly blessed to be cared for and loved by these outstanding professionals.