Linda Ann Jackson, 54, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2006.

A native of Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Frank John Ciparro, Sr. and Ana Johnson Ciparro. In addition she was preceded in death by a daughter, Christina Maria Jackson; and a half brother, Richard Raymond Ciparro. She was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. She was an active member of community serving on the board of the Banquet Table, Federated Women's Club and Christian Women's Club.

She is survived by three children, Debra Berg of Chicago, IL, Michael Jackson of Deltona, FL and John Jackson of Franklin; two brothers, Frank Ciparro of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Larry Ciparro of Knoxville, TN; two half sisters, Noreen M. Wager and Lynette Daven both of NJ; seven grandchildren, Nia, Cree, Talia, Mira Jackson and Hannah, Luke and Sarah Berg; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 18, at Holly Springs Baptist Church. Rev. Eddie Trull will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. Friday, at the church.

Memorial donations may be made to The Banquet Table, PO Box 2050, Franklin, NC 28744.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences available @www.maconfuneralhome.com