Frances "Pud" Jackson

(1922 - 2009)

Community Advocate & Entrepreneur

Member of the entrepreneurial Tinner family.

As a licensed beautician and civic activist, she ran a home-based hair salon in Falls Church for over 50 years, where she often helped women in need access food, clothing, and shelter. Her hair salon was one of the oldest home-based businesses in the area and received recognition from Fairfax County.

Showing compassion for women suffering challenging situations, she regularly held discount days and provided free hair styles for women preparing for job interviews or for funerals.

Served as counselor to young teens, first time mothers, troubled wives, and grieving women. Her wit and wisdom were legendary and even today continue to inspire. Her basement beauty shop remained intact for years after she retired because she never knew when she “might need to put a curl in the hair of one of her sisters in need.”

Member of the House of Ruth, a group of Black women who raised funds to provide support for causes such as burial services and unemployment benefits at a time when Black people were unable to obtain traditional benefits.

Longtime and loyal member of Galloway United Methodist Church and a longtime supporter of voting rights for women.