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Mary Irene Jackson
1959 - 2023
Mary Irene Jackson
1959 - 2023
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BORN
1959
DIED
2023
Mary Jackson Obituary
Mary Irene Jackson of Emporia died on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. She was 63.
Mary was born on May 13, 1959, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Richard Lee and Gladys Gottschalk Herrman. She married Joseph Newton Jackson III on October 26, 1985, in Emporia, Kansas. He survives.
Surviving family members include husband, Joseph Newton Jackson III of Emporia; daughters, Amy (CJ) Finnerty of Burlington, Eliza (Luke) Banker of Hallsville, Missouri, and Katherine (Shane) Halfmann of Emporia; grandchildren, Gavin and Halle Finnerty, Hunter, Aurora, Dawson, Kennedi Halfmann, and Madalyn and Rhett Banker; parents, Richard and Gladys Herrman of Emporia; brother, Allan Herrman of Emporia; sister Lori Herrman of Hartford.
Mary was a nurse who dedicated her professional life to taking care of others. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 14, 2023, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with burial following at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m., Thursday night at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the rosary until 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions to Sunflower Care Homes can be sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, P.O. Box 175, Emporia, Kansas 66801.
15 Entries
Terri Diltz
April 19, 2023
Mary, you will be missed by many. You were my neighbor, my friend and I’m grateful for our time together. RIP my friend, until we meet again.
Judy Beran
April 14, 2023
So sorry Gladys and Herm. May she rest in peace with the perpetual light shining on her
Stephanie L Stahl
April 14, 2023
Mary, I will miss your call in May, our Birthday month!! I have a recording on my voicemail of your beautiful singing voice. Prayers for all of your family.
Debbie Vanderman
April 13, 2023
Mary was a kind and a special person !! She had a way with people and was there when you needed her. I grew up with her at Sacred Heart School had many great memories . God Bless her family . Rest in peace my friend
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Cindy Binder
April 12, 2023
We had many a good time fishing and hanging out with Mary, Joe and family back in the day. She was a gem with a great personality. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Jeanette Burdiek
April 12, 2023
So sorry for you loss
Sheila Jones
April 11, 2023
I worked with Mary for many years at Flint Hills Care Center and enjoyed every minute of it! Rest easy, my friend! Yours was a life of passion and filled with love for your family!
Christy Freeman
April 11, 2023
Mary always referred to us as "Sisters of the Heart". Now I've lost another sister but now she is in the arms of her creator. Happy "Heavenly" Easter sister Mary. Rest in Peace ...
Verona Pickert Gilliland
April 10, 2023
Sincere condolences to all of your family. Many fond memories of activities with Mary and all your family. Hugs and love -
Virginia McCabe
April 9, 2023
I worked with Mary many years ago at Holiday Resort, and I so much enjoyed working with her. I am so sorry for your loss.
Charlene Hotzel
April 8, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. Still remember the Sacred Heart years and the "Brownies".
Joan Markowitz
April 8, 2023
Thinking of the family. Peace be with you.j
Mary Fry
April 8, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Larry and Janet Cooper Cannon
April 8, 2023
Prayers for the family. Hers was a life well lived.
Larry and Gloria Swift
April 8, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss.
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