Jackson, Frieda, 101, of Pleasantville, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015, at Absecon Manor. Frieda was born on March 28, 1913 in Atlantic City to John and Mary Ott. Frieda grew up in Pleasantville and graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1931, 8th in her class. Frieda graduated after 12 years of perfect attendance. Frieda was predeceased by her parents, one sister and two brothers. She was very patriotic and proud of her family’s enlisted military services of 52 years. Her father was a Spanish-American War veteran and Frieda served four years in the Naval Reserves. She was a strong, independent person who also planned many ventures, but found travel to be her choice. She worked with Starr Tours out of Trenton and Senior Travel of CMCTH coordinating tours. Frieda was well known for well arranged tours. She was associated with The Fairways of Mays Landing for 13 years and made many close friends there. She was active at the Absecon Senior Center and never missed a day there with her friends, some of many years. Frieda is survived by her son, John Jackson and his wife Carol, who reside in Reading, PA, four grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 11 am, on Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Adams-Perfect Funeral Home, 1650 New Rd, Northfield, NJ. A gathering of family and friends will be from 10 am until the time of the service. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Millville, NJ. In lieu of flowers, please make your donations to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Bethany St John PO Box 609 Pleasantville, NJ 08232-0609 Arrangements entrusted to and condolences for the family may be left at Adams-Perfect.com
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Frieda Jackson
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