She was born on May 23, 1932 to Thomas Singleton and Jessie (Donaldson) Barton near Frazier, MO where she grew up.  Gertrude graduated from Gower High School in 1950. 

On March 4, 1956 she was united in marriage to Earl Jackson.  After their marriage they lived near Easton, MO where they made their home.  Her husband, Earl, passed away, April 1, 1986.

She was a member of the McCarthy Baptist Church in St. Joseph.  Gertrude was a homemaker and was also a cook for the East Buchanan School District.

Gertrude was also preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Earlene, son Dwayne, brothers, Thomas, Joe, and Floyd Barton; sisters, Mary Holt, Evelyn Mayer, Iona Roberts.

She is survived by her sons, Roger Jackson and wife Jane, and Fred Jackson; grandchildren, Tabitha (Kenny) Walker, Brad (Sarah) Jackson, Brandon Jackson, Rachel Jackson, Andrea Jackson, Rider Jackson, and Hailey Jackson; great-grandchildren, Clinton, Kaylin, and Matthew Walker, Aden, Carter and Dylan Jackson, Lincoln Stewart and Waylon Gerdes; brothers, Dwayne Barton, Fred (Vicki) Barton and Kenny (Mary) Barton; sisters,  Colleen (Charlie) Gott, Geraldine (Leonard) Dobson; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Service:  2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 14^th at McCarthy Baptist Church in St. Joseph.

Visitation:  6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at the church.

Burial:  Blakely Cemetery

Donations  may be made to the McCarthy Baptist Church or Blakely Cemetery

Arrangements Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.