Pam Jackson, founder of Woolpit Nurseries, passed away at 80. She helped the district win “Britain in Bloom”.
The nursery started with tomatoes. Then, they grew bedding plants. Hanging baskets became popular too. They sold many plants to people. Woolpit helped the district win “Britain in Bloom”.
Catherine and Andrew now run the nursery. It sits on old Stowmarket Road. Woolpit is one of few grower nurseries left. Pam still occasionally helped. She lived in Chilton Court. She suffered from Alzheimer’s.
Andrew shared the sad news. Pam bravely fought Alzheimer’s. In 1978, Pam and Bob started Woolpit Nurseries. They juggled work and four kids. Andrew and Catherine joined in 2002.
He feels lucky to run the business. Pam’s hard work will always matter. The funeral is March 5 at 3 pm. It’s at Bury St Edmunds crematorium. The wake is at 4 pm at Woolpit cricket club.
The nursery closes at lunchtime on March 5. Staff can honor Pam together. People can donate to Dementia UK. Give instead of flowers, if you like.
Woolpit Nurseries grows most plants on site. It provides over 250,000 bedding plants each year. They also produce 2,500 hanging baskets. Customers include people, businesses, and towns. The nursery helps with “In Bloom” displays.
They decorate Bury St Edmunds and other towns. Woolpit helped Bury win many awards. This includes a gold medal. Pam is survived by Bob, her husband. She also leaves behind her sister, Barbara. Her children Oliver, Catherine, Helena, and Anna will miss her.