ROCKY MOUNT – Julie “Bett” Barnes Jackson, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Born in Nash County, NC on March 8, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Kelly Barnes and Betty Jean Barnes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ryan “Kit” Jackson.

Bett retired after over 40 years of dedicated service as a nurse. She enjoyed spending her time at the beach sitting on the porch watching the dolphins and the waves. Bett cherished her family but especially her grandchildren. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, and will be missed by all who knew her.

Bett is survived by her sons, William “Adam” Daughtridge and wife, Leigh, Clay Daughtridge, and Joseph Jones; her grandchildren, Mason Daughtridge, Baker Daughtridge, Haylee Babson, and Ian Jones (Ann); her sisters, Amy McCotter (Pat), Melissa Barker (John), and Mary Zahran (Sam); her brother, Ben Barnes (Tina); and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Special Gathering of Family and Friends will be on Monday, December 5, 2022, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. A private family burial will be held at Pineview Cemetery with Rev. Carlton Cockrell officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Bett’s memory to either the Nash Autism Seeking Hope, 5441 Westmount Drive, Nashville, NC 27856, or to Rocky Mount Academy Exceptional Children’s Program, 1313 Avondale Ave, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.