Cynthia Marie Bagby-Jackson

Cynthia Marie Bagby-Jackson, age 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026, while under hospice care at Kavanagh House.

Cynthia was born May 5, 1952, in Des Moines, Iowa to Henry and Bessie (Williams) Bagby.

She worked in early childhood education for 25 years with Des Moines public schools. Cynthia was a lifetime member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and shared her beautiful singing voice as a cantor and choir member. She expressed her love through food by cooking and baking for family and friends.

Cynthia is survived by her daughter, Tiffany Jackson; step-daughter, Shannon McDermott; siblings, Arthur Bagby, Juanita Bagby, David Bagby, Sandra Smith and John Bagby; and many beloved relatives. She was affectionately known as Aunt C to many loving nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Kenneth Jackson; her parents, Henry and Bessie Bagby; and her brothers, Henry Bagby Jr. and Dwight Bagby.

There will be a celebration of life at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to her daughter Tiffany Jackson and condolences expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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