Betty Jean Jackson, 74, of Aurora, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 9, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Charley and Margaret (Benson) Payne. Betty married William Jackson, and together they shared 53 wonderful years of marriage. In addition to her husband, William Jackson, Sr., she is survived by her children, Wanda Jackson, Carolyn Jackson, and William Jackson, Jr.; her grandchildren: Joseph Jackson, Darrian Ford, and Dylan Jackson. A visitation for Betty will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2017 from 5-7PM at the Horan & McConaty HeartLight Center, 11150 E Dartmouth Ave. Aurora, CO. Burial will take place Friday, February 24, 2017 at 9:15AM in Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 S Sheridan Blvd. Denver, CO., staging area C.