Vianna Jackson-Sims Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Vianna Jackson-Sims (Fort Wayne, Indiana), who passed away on April 30, 2021, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Moorman and Letha Roston (Lois); her stepfather Jimmie Roston; her former husbands, Richard Jackson and Howard Sims; her children, Janice Bush and Maurice Jackson; and her grandchildren, Abdul Jerome Jermaine Jackson Sr., Anthony Jackson Golden, Ryan Dillworth and Robert Bush Jr. Vianna.
She is survived by: her children, Barry Jackson (Martha), Giselle Jackson, Edward Jackson, Marion Maxwell and Tasha Jackson-Booth (Victor Booth); and her sister Martha Johnson. She is also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Masks and social distancing will be required. Due to COVID-19, funeral services will be private, however, the entire service will be live streamed on the following links: Main Link: https://youtu.be and Backup link: https://youtu.be.
As Ms. Vi was an advocate for civil rights and social justice, please consider a donation in Vianna's name to one of the following organizations: NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund; Thurgood Marshall College Fund or Campaign Zero.
