Australia Jackson Obituary (1935 - 2026)

Australia Jackson, of Coffeyville passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Montgomery Place in Independence. She was born May 2,1935 to Doshia and Elijah Watts. Australia was of the Baptist faith and worked as a nurse’s aide for many years. She loved western movies. She was a very kind and loving person and had a daughter Marsha Watts. Australia was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Marsha Watta, sister Beulah Shields and brother Elijah Watts. She is survived by four nieces, Ella Mitchell of Virginia, Claudia Maxwell of Ohio, Cloretha Pouncil of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Arlene Britt of Independence, Kansas; nephews, Lester Shields of Georgia, Victor Shields of Iowa, and Michael (Paula) Watts of Maryland; sister-in-law, Angela “Angie” Watts of Denver, Colorado and many cousins and friends. Following Australia’s wishes cremation has taken place under the direction of David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville, she also requested the no funeral is to be held. To leave a message for the family please visit www.dwbfh.com.