Marilyn K. Jackson 67 of Lafayette passed away Monday March 13 , 2017 in her residence surrounded by family after a difficult battle with cancer. She was born to the late George and Betty Graham Dukes on August 4, 1949 in Lafayette. She was employed for 17 years at City Bus in Lafayette and retired in 2004.
Marilyn married Harry Dennis Jackson on May 4, 1995 in Las Vegas and he survives. Her hobbies include playing bingo at The Eagles, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and her dogs CoCo & Rosie.
Survived by, Daughters Cathy Bond (husband Joe) Nashville, IN, B. Jeannie Cheshier of Lafayette,brother George Dukes (wife Vicky) Jacksonville, FL, sister Barbara Rupel of Abbeville, Louisiana. Grandchildren, Meghan Cheshier , Kodi Cheshier , Kyle Cheshier, Chad Miller,Tyler Miller,Todd Sanders (wife Leah) Joey Bond (wife Christina). Great grandchildren Malikai & Evelyn Sanders, Jensen Bond, and a very special friend Cindy Houseman (husband Norm) , also several nieces and nephews. Proceeded in death by sisters Nancy Silver, Linda Austin, Diana Davis, and brothers James and Billy Dukes.
Visitation Thursday March 16, 2017 3pm-5pm Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel. Family inurnment at a later date. Memorial contributions to American Lung Assoc.