Jacqueline Marie Reda "Jackie" Posson

March 30, 1931 - November 24, 2020

Jacqueline Marie Reda “Jackie” Posson, 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 24th, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 30th, 1931 to William Reda and Jeanette Aldous of Oak Park, IL. After graduating from Oak Park High School in 1949, a mutual friend introduced her to G. Kenyon “Ken” Posson. She and Ken dated until they were married on September 1st, 1951. Jackie and Ken had one son Todd Kenyon in 1957 before moving to Bloomington in 1960. While Ken was building his lawn maintenance business Jackie became involved in the community helping to establish the Bloomington Hospital Pink Ladies volunteer group, supporting the Bloomington Thrift Shop and joining Psi Iota Xi women’s philanthropic organization. Jackie was also a 20 year member of the Bloomington Hospital Auxiliary. As Ken‘s business continued to grow Jackie began taking on the role of office manager. Kenlawn Garden Center grew into a full service garden center and landscaping service, meeting the gardening needs of Bloomington, Indiana University, and Monroe and surrounding counties for 34 years, before retiring and closing in 1998. In retirement, Jackie and Ken enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jackie was an avid Colts and IU sports fan, rarely missing an IU football or basketball game. She held season basketball tickets, attending games until her health made it too difficult. She continued to provide financial support to the IU foundation and Varsity Club. Jackie was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bloomington. Besides her parents, Jackie was preceded in death by her husband Ken, brother, Harry Formato, her Brother-in-Law Dr I. Taylor “Tad” Rieger and Sister-in-Law Marilyne Aldous. She is survived by her son, Todd Kenyon Posson (Julie) of Bloomington, grandchildren John Posson (Tara) of Bedford, IN, Ashley (Posson) Roberts (Todd) of Bloomington, and Erica (Posson) Roberts (Dayne) of Greendale, IN; great-grandchildren Jacob and Hailey Posson of Springville, IN, Gunner Posson of Bedford, Kenyon, Annette, and Jameson Roberts of Bloomington; brother Mike Aldous of Elmhurst, IL; Sister-in-law Betty (Posson) Rieger of Bloomington; nieces, Sherri (Rieger) Williams (David), Corry (Rieger) Morgan, and Julie (Aldous) Drews; nephews Mark Rieger (Karen) and Michael Aldous, Jr. The family wishes to extend heartfelt appreciation to the medical staff and caregivers of the Indiana University Health Hospice. Their compassionate care and support gave great comfort in her final years. Memorial contributions to Hospice may be made in Jackie’s name. Visitation for Jackie will be held Saturday, November 28, 2020 from 10:30AM to 12:30PM at Allen Funeral Home and Crematory 4155 South Old State Road 37. Private graveside services will be held later that day and will be available for viewing at www.allencares.com shortly after. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com