Sept. 13, 1990 – Sept. 17, 2024
Former Rochester resident Samantha M. Jackson, 34, of Hammond, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Sept. 17, 2024.
On Sept. 13, 1990, Samantha Marie Jackson was born in Mishawaka. She was a cherished daughter of Keri A. Collins. Growing up she shared her childhood with a brother, Raven, and a sister, Rachael. Samantha was a proud member of the Rochester High School Class of 2008.
Gifted with pen and ink, Samantha was an accomplished poet, expressing her thoughts writing poetry. She enjoyed listening to music especially while chilling on the hammock in her backyard. With a beautiful warm smile and twinkling blue eyes, Samantha's presence could light up a room.
Left to cherish Samantha's memory are her parents Keri and Lee, brother Raven Jackson, all of Hammond, her nieces Remi Rigney and Laeni Jackson, nephew Cole Davis and maternal grandmother Sandy Fanning.
Preceding her in death is a sister, Rachael Jackson, in 2013.
A celebration of the life of Samantha Marie Jackson is 4-6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be directed to Samantha's family to assist with final expenses. Online expressions may be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.