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Mary Jackson Obituary
Mary Jane Jackson, 93, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born May 17, 1931 to Lloyd and Dortha Sloan. She attended Lebanon Schools and was a lifelong resident of rural Lebanon. She married Donald K. Jackson on May 10, 1946. They spent 55 loving years together. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She was preceded in death by husband Donald Sr. and sons Michael and Dave, as well as siblings Marjorie Hicks and Gene Riner.
She is survived by sons Donald Jr. (Jeannie), Dann, Dean (MaryAnn); 8 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. She will be missed by many additional family members and friends.
Mary Jane and Donald established Jackson Farms near her childhood home soon after they were married. She sold life insurance at one time and was a bank teller for many years. She loved cooking, raising chickens, and helping with the many farm duties. She built a home on the beloved family pond and enjoyed swimming, fishing and riding her paddle boat. She was an avid bird watcher. Mary Jane was loved by many friends and participated in a variety of social activities including Euchre and Bridge clubs and was a member of the Red Hat Society. She loved dancing and live music, as well as traveling, colorful fashion, sports, reading and discussing politics.
She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren fiercely and was quick to brag about them.
Friends and family will gather Thursday, January 23, 2025 with visitation beginning at 11 am until the time of the funeral service at 2 pm officiated by Pastor Steve Jaggers, in the Strawmyer & Drury Mortuary, 2400 N. Lebanon Street, Lebanon. Mary Jane will be laid to rest at Old Union Cemetery in Jamestown.
You are invited to visit the website where you may sign her online register and leave a personal message at www.strawmyerdrury.com.
Mary Jane's legacy of strength and love will live on in the hearts of her family and all who were fortunate to have known her.
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Pam Swisher
February 4, 2025
Don I am so sorry about the loss of your mom. Reading her obituary tells me sh had a good life. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you. Pam Swisher
Judy and Wayne Plott
January 25, 2025
We were fortunate enough to have Mary Jane as our neighbor for over 30 years. She was a wonderful person. We are sorry for your family's loss. Wayne and Judy Plott.
Dave Miller
January 24, 2025
To Dean, Dann and Don,
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I just saw this in the Lebanon Reporter website. I remember many fun times growing up with your family. She was a very special person and will be missed. Sending prayers to you all.
Connie Boyce
January 23, 2025
I was Mary's friend at the Moose 500 for several years. We had alot of fun times there on Saturday nights. I will miss seeing her there. Condolences to the family.
Stacy Harper
January 23, 2025
Thank you for the opportunity of getting to know your mother. She was a lovely lady and I feel blessed that I was able to call her my friend. I will truly miss my evenings with her. My sympathy goes out to you and your family, yet we know she’s at peace now.
Delbert Davis Jr
January 23, 2025
I was born on a farm next to the Sloan farm; and Lloyd was my school bus driver. I remember visiting the Sloans and particularly "playing" with the toys the children had.
Mrs. Sloan was always so kind to our family.
I stayed "in touch" with all the family members over the years.
Condolences to the family, so sorry for your loss.
Courtney Duff
January 23, 2025
Sorry for the loss of your mother, grandmother, great grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Cory, Courtney, Brayton & Abbi Duff
John. Osland
January 22, 2025
Dean, Don Jr, and Dan, you have my brother Paul, and I deepest sympathy for the passing of your wonderful mother. She lived such a full and wonderful life. I vividly remember when we were all younger hanging out with you guys on your family farm with your lovely mother and father Don Senior. They sure knew how to raise Amazing-men. We love you guys and I’m eager to spend some time with you soon. I would be up for the funeral on Thursday, but I’m in Nashville undergoing some rather important medical stuff. Requiring each day for the next six weeks. I look forward to seeing each of the three of you very soon back in Lebanon.
Jerry/,Norma Hawk
January 21, 2025
So sorry for the loss of Mary Jane. She was such a fun person. Thinking of the family.
David Carney
January 21, 2025
Don, very sorry to hear about your mother. David Carney
Carol Wright-Buckley
January 21, 2025
Asking God to hold you close and give you comfort, strength and peace. With heartfelt thoughts and prayers.
Deanna Walker
January 21, 2025
What a great picture & wonderful lady! You are all in my prayers.
Diana Limp-Lasley
January 21, 2025
May God bless Mary Janes family in this time of sorrow.
Janice Enot
January 21, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Joanne Fregeau-Reeves
January 21, 2025
Such a beautiful lady. Sincerest condolences to all the family.
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