Alice D. Jackson

Alice Sutley Burgert Jackson Alice Jackson, 91, a resident of Sugar Creek Station, Franklin, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2011. Born May 22, 1919 in Franklin, Alice was the daughter of the late John and Rose McLaughlin Sutley. She attended Franklin Area Schools and was later employed at the Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company during WWII. Later, she worked at Polk Center for 24 years in the Dietary Department, and became a Residential Service Aide prior to her retirement. In her early retirement years, Alice volunteered for the Franklin Hospital Auxiliary, Meals on Wheels, and several other local agencies. Alice loved the Lord and lived her life devoted to His teachings. She attended various Protestant Churches in the area. Most recently, she was an ardent supporter and a member of the Faith Holiness Church, where she taught Sunday School and served on the Church Board. She dearly loved her large extended family. Her children, grandchildren, and great-granddaughters were the loves of her life. She enjoyed the times spent with her family, especially holiday meals and gatherings. Alice especially enjoyed her two grandsons while they were young, often driving to Erie by herself to be with them and attend their activities. Her great-granddaughters, Lindsey and Alyson (Little Alice), were also a special joy to her. Alice and her family appreciated the care, kindness, support and friendships she made in the "500 Hall" at Sugar Creek Station since 2006. Alice is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Connie Burgert, of Erie; a daughter, Pam Burgert, of Polk; grandson, John Burgert and his wife, Sharon, and their daughter, Alyson; grandson Jason Burgert and his daughter, Lindsey, all of Erie; and a "second daughter", Margo Baker, of Polk. She is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Leanora and David Smith, of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Rexford H. Burgert, in 1961; her second husband, Floyd Doutt, in 1971; and her third husband, Harry A. Jackson, in 1998; In addition to her parents and husbands, Alice was preceded in death by her four sisters, Mary Simpson, Gertrude Baker, Rosetta Sutley, and Marguerite Miller; and her two brothers, Thomas Sutley and Charles Sutley. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 6, 2011, at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, Pennsylvania. Funeral Services for Alice will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday, January 6 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. David Smith of the Faith Holiness Church and Rev. Dale Hallaway of the East Troy Community Church, officiating. The family suggests that Memorial Contributions be made to a Charity of One's Choice, the Visiting Nurses Foundation, 491 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin, PA 16323 and/or to the Activity Department at Sugar Creek Station, 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin PA 16323. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.