Elizabeth Ann Jackson, 79, Platte City, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2005, surrounded by her loving family at Hillview Nursing and Rehab. She was born on January 23, 1926, in Denver, Colo., to the late John and Lenna (Hollenbeck) Douglas. Elizabeth was united in marriage to M.L. Jackson on October 17, 1943. He preceded her in death in 1993. She graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Education from Southwest Missouri State University and taught in the Mountain View School District for 20 years. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by a son, G. Douglas Jackson and his wife, Leanna, of Platte City. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2005, at 10 a.m. in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service beginning at 9 a.m. at Thieme-ShadelHicks Funeral Service at White Chapel, 5234 W. State Hwy. EE, Springfield.