Dr. Kathy Dunn Jackson matriculated at Fisk University where she majored in English. While at Fisk, Kathy pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Pi Chapter and graduated Cum Laude. Kathy later earned her Master's Degree at the University of Michigan and her Doctorate of Education at Auburn University. 

Kathy spent her career as Professor of English at ASU. She taught for over 35 years and served as Chair of the Humanities Department. In 1996, she received the Prudential Award for Teaching Excellence.

Kathy was an active member of Old Ship AME Zion Church. At Old Ship, Kathy served as Director of Children's Activities, a Steward, an usher, a missionary and Leader of Leaders.

In addition to her Christian leadership, Kathy gave of herself through the Beta Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, The Links, Incorporated, Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Leadership Montgomery, the United Way, the Cleveland Avenue YMCA, and the Frederick Douglass Community Choir. 

Kathy is survived by her husband Sam, two children; her five grandchildren; a great-granddaughter and a host of loving nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law, cousins and special friends who all cherish their sweet memories of this beautiful woman. 

In lieu of flowers, the family lovingly requests donations to the scholarship fund of Kathy's beloved alma mater, Fisk University. https://connect.fisk.edu/donate ;