Melanie Jackson was born on February 14, 1966, in Livingston, TN and she passed away at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the age of 60.

Melanie was the daughter of Howard Boles and Betty Talley Kirkpatrick. She was a member of Hilham Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Mark Jackson who passed away on Nov. 2, 2008.

Survived by: sons Bradley (Kassidy) Jackson of Livingston, TN, Cody Jackson of Livingston, TN; brothers Mike (Lisa) Boles of Livingston, TN, Mark Boles of Livingston, TN; grandchildren Braelynn Jackson, Kodi Jackson, Kannan Thompkins, Hailey Thompkins, Rheaven Jackson, Juniper Jackson.

Memorial services will be on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at Where God Leads Church, 4501 Forrest Hill Rd. Cookeville, TN 38506.

Clay County Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. (931) 243-5050