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Mary Jackson Obituary
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI - Mary Ella Jackson, 86, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Sunday, February 7, 2016, at Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
She was born May 6, 1929 in Alton, Illinois to Louis and Katherine Shandrow.
She and Everett Jackson were married in August of 1947. He preceded her in death in July of 1979.
Survivors include three sons, David (Kathleen) Jackson of Jackson, Missouri, Jerry (Karen) Jackson of San Antonio, Texas, Michael Jackson of Decatur, Illinois; eight grandchildren, Michelle Parker, Leah (Jeff) Shaw, Matthew (Sherri) Jackson, Nathan (Stacy) Jackson, Emily (Philip) Cottrell, Caleb (Nicki) Jackson, Kylie (Scott) Megrant, Angela Stanfill; 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Cathi Jackson; sisters, Betty Looney and Delores Wahl.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, at Gent Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Gent Funeral Home.
Burial will be at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.
Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Vickie & Randy Rhodes
February 9, 2016
Kate & Dave,
So sorry for your loss. She is in a better place now. Sending love & prayers.
Jo-Ann & Alvin Steiner
February 9, 2016
You are all in our Prayers. Our Deepest Sympathy and Love!
February 9, 2016
Dave & Kate,
You have my thoughts & prayers to help you through this time. I know you'll miss her, but you'll always have her memory.
LaVerne Ford
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