Betty Rainer Jackson

Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Rainer Jackson will begin at 9:00 AM Friday, January 16, 2026, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with the Reverend Dr. Will Wall officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at 11:00 AM at the MS Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS. The Jackson Family will receive guests from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the funeral home. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Jackson, 90, of Collinsville, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness.

Betty served in every church she was a member of; she was currently a member of First Baptist Church Meridian. She was often referred to by many names, some of which include Betty Queen, Betty Jean, or Jake. Her favorite title was Gigi which was originally Grandmother, in true Betty Jean fashion, this changed throughout the years. She was a devoted Sunday School Teacher, Children’s Choir Leader, Adult Choir Member, and Youth Chaperone, at Oakland Heights Baptist Church and State Boulevard Baptist Churches, during her children’s youth. She also assisted with the Care Lodge, and Boys and Girls Club. Committed to the Great Commission, she was instrumental to building a church in India, and supporting But God Ministries, and the FBC Meridian Trinidad Ministry, as well as Lottie Moon. Betty was also a testament of God’s Healing, being a survivor of Leukemia, she would use her testimony to witness to everyone she could. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Above all, her love for the Lord and His church was at the forefront of everything she did.

Betty Jean is survived by her children, Glenn Jackson (Susan), Cheryl Gressett (Steve), and Shannon Yates (Tommy); her grandchildren, Emily Mendias (Lester), Craig Jackson (Laine), Nathan Gressett, Drew Jackson (Sarah), TJ Yates (Casey), and Madison Yates. Great-grandchildren, Cooper Huggins, Mallory Jackson, Owen Jackson, Lyla Yates, Jack Yates, RaeLynn Dumaine, Gwyndolyn Yates, Juniper Yates, and Layla Jackson. her sister-in-law, Joyce Rainer; her brother-in-law, David Rush (Erma); as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Mrs. Jackson is preceded in death by her husband and soulmate of over 63 Years, Jack Jackson; Jack and Betty modeled a true Christian marriage for their family and church family throughout their lives; her parents, Walter and Bessie Rainer; her siblings, Adrian Rainer, Durwood Beaumont “Dub” Rainer, Evelyn Harrison, Donald Rainer, and one infant sister.

Pallbearers will be Emily Mendias, Craig Jackson, Drew Jackson, Nathan Gressett, TJ Yates, and Madison Yates.

The Jackson Family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made as donations to the All In Fund at First Baptist Church Meridian.

Online condolences may be expressed at robertbarhamffh.com.