Virginia “Danny” Jackson

Virginia “Danny” Gurski Jackson, 96, of Beaumont, died October 8, 2019. She was born on May 13, 1923, to Effie Best Daniel and Roy Daniel, in New Albany, Indiana. Danny was a United States Army veteran having served in World War II as a nurse.

Granny lived a full life and was very happy about moving to the south. She spent a lot of time enjoying the sun’s warmth and sea breezes at her home on Bolivar Peninsula. Her sons, their wives, and grandchildren enjoyed so many weekends with her. She played games with the kids and enjoyed them so much. Danny loved and had a close bond with every family member. She gave us abundant love and we will cherish our memories with her forever.

Survivors include her sons, Adam Michael Gurski and his wife, Pat, of Houston and Patrick Daniel Gurski and his wife, Danelle, of Beaumont; grandchildren, Andrew Michael Gurski, Laura Jackson, and Nathan Montgomery, all of Houston, Patrick Howell Gurski of Galveston, Adam Taylor Gurski of Crosby, Sam Jordan Gurski of Nome, and Joshua Dingmon of Nederland; and great-grandchildren, Bella Jackson, Blaine Jackson, Taylor Gurski, Adalyn Gurski, Caroline Gurski, and Amelia Gurski.

A gathering of Mrs. Jackson’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 11, 2019, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her funeral service will be at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Broussard’s, with interment at a later date at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 10900-B Stonelake Boulevard, Suite 320, Austin, Texas 78759; M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486 Houston, Texas 77210-4486; or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.