"Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates." - Proverbs 31:30-31

Mary Ann Jackson was born September 17, 1952, in Ferris, Texas to the parents of Woodrow W. Fulton and Carrie E. Reid.  Mary later moved to Grand Prairie, Texas where she attended Sam Houston High School in Arlington, Texas

Mary married her lifelong mate James Whitney Jackson on September 1991, where he proceeded her in death in April of 2019.

Mary was a caring wife, loving mother, proud grandmother and a very loyal person. She was loved by everyone who knew her.

Mary was a full-time caregiver to her late husband and mother. She poured herself into caring for them until they transitioned into their next life.

Mary was proceeded in death by her parents: Woodrow Fulton, Nannie Fulton, and Carrie Reid and her husband James Jackson

Mary leaves to cherish her memories and continued legacy of love: Children: Jimmie Searcy Jr. (Tricia Ann) and Teresa Searcy. Grandchildren: Jasmine Adams (Ryan) Breanna Bardere, Cameron Whiteside(Jackie ), Damion Whiteside,  Brandon Whiteside, and Asia Whiteside. Two Brothers: Tony Reid(Tracy) and Roy L. Reid and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.