Obituary – Mary Ann Jackson

MARY ANN JACKSON

ALTHA – Mary Ann Jackson, 78, of the Alliance Community, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at her home. Ann was born Aug. 4, 1944, in the Alliance Community to Lonnie and Beatrice Wimberly. Ann lived in Jackson County the majority of her life and was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

She enjoyed working with her flowers and in her yard, especially burning the leaf pile and spending time with her beloved dog, Pete. Ann was the worship leader at Mt. Olive Baptist Church and had a love for gospel music. She worked for many years at Altha Farmers Co-op and loved visiting with people in her community. She had a strong faith and enjoyed sharing that with others.

She was preceded in death by her parents Lonnie and Beatrice Wimberly; husband of 59 years, Roy Douglas Jackson I; brothers, Lonnie Wimberly Jr., J.Y. Wimberly; sisters, Evelyn Spivey, Joyce Larock, Betty Wimberly and Audry Hagan.

Survivors include her son, Roy D. (Ross) Jackson II (Brenda), of Altha; daughter, Bonnie Jackson Seay (Charlie) of Port St Joe; grandchildren, Turner and Emily.

Family received friends Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Mt Olive Baptist Church in Altha. Services followed with Rev. Bob Davis officiating. Interment was held at Mt. Olive Cemetery.

All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown.