Essie Mae Jackson

Mrs. Essie Mae Taylor Jackson was born to the late Willie Taylor and Annie Mae Taylor on January 22, 1943. She departed this life on January 6, 2022.

She was married to the late Willie Jackson for 58 years. To this union four girls were born, Almyra Jackson, Tammie Jackson, Wilma Jackson, and Karla Jackson.

Mrs. Essie was a woman full of wisdom, life and knowledge. Although she didn’t work outside of the house, she had a full-time job at home taking care of her family. She had unconditional love for others. Her favorite hobbies were cooking, sewing, and playing bingo. Her kindness and infectious smiled will always be remembered by those who knew and loved her.

Left to cherish her precious memories are her four daughters, Almyra Jackson, Tammie Jackson, Wilma Jackson and Karla Jackson; five grandchildren, Aviance (Cecil) Stokes , Byron Jackson, Melicka Haltiwanger-Jackson, Taylor Ashford-Jackson and Kayla Jackson; one great-grandchild, Byron Alexander, Jr,; five sisters, Francina Edmonds, Louise Geiger, Wilhemina Owens and Ora (Warren) Garrison; nephew, Dwayne (Amanda) Jackson; two nieces, RoKami (Terrian)Gillette  and Audrey Owens ; her best friend, Vernell Bethel and a host of other relatives whom will miss her dearly.

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