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Mary Jane Jackson

Dec 15, 1949 – Dec 30, 2019

Service Details

Funeral: Saturday, January 11, 2020  11:00am

Visitation: Saturday, January 11, 2020  10:00am – 11:00am

Location: Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home Chapel, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI

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Brown Deer, WI – Mary Jane (nee: Thompson) Jackson, departed this world peacefully on December 30, 2019, in the presence of her loving daughter Tanya.  She was born in Fayetteville, West Virginia, on December 15, 1949, daughter of Andrew and Lucy (nee: Burton) Thompson.  The family moved to Charleston, West Virginia where Mary attended school and graduated from the Job Corps.  Mary moved to and had  lived in Wisconsin since the early 1970s.

Known as Aunt Mary, Ms. Mary, and Mary Riser, Mary Jane is fondly remembered for her sweet disposition and kind manners.  She had a great sense of humor and was easy to love.  Mary Jane was very creative and enjoyed drawing, painting, writing poetry, and creating new games.  When she wanted her children to learn the Lord’s Prayer, she created a full pictorial book with beautiful illustrations.  Above all Mary loved her family and friends, especially kids, and was generous with her time and possessions – she would give away her last!

Mary left to cherish her memories a loving daughter and son, Tanya (Perry Henry) Choice  of Milwaukee, WI and Donald Jackson, Jr. of Racine, WI; adoring grandchildren, Tennisha Choice, Donovan Jackson, and Dorianna Jackson; amazing great grandchildren, Julian, Janae, Za’meria, Za’miyah, and Za’mina; devoted siblings, a brother, Roy (Barbara) Thompson of Racine, WI, and sisters, Ethel (Francis) Monroe of Decatur, GA, Muriel (Willie) Washington of Newark, NJ, Carol Mosely, of Racine, WI, and Janet Rice of Charleston, WV; as well as many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, William Thompson and Andrew Thompson; and, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A Celebration of  Mary Jane’s Life will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020, 11:00 am, in the Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road, with Pastor Dorothy Kidwell officiating.  Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of the service.  In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested live plants or seeds for a memorial garden or memorials to your favorite charity in honor of Mary’s Life.

Guestbook Entries

  2. Jennie Story Dawson says

    Sending prayers and condolences to you Tanya ,Boomer and the rest of the family.

  3. Gwendolyn Canada-King says

    My dearest friend and Sista.. surely going to miss you and that smile! I’m holding on to all those memories of our younger years! You were an awesome friend and I thank you for being that person I could always come and talk to! We shared a lot and laughed a lot! May God give you comfort as you transition! My heart cries out but I know you’re at peace! Love you my Sista!

  7. Charles & Marilyn Helm and Essie M. Canada says

    You will be greatly missed but always remembered, you’re with your heavenly father now, so no more worries, no sickness, rest in his arms.

  9. Nanette Adams says

    Sending My Deepest Condolences And Prayers To The Family May God Give You The Comfort And Strength And This Time Of Sorrow I Love You All Rest In Peace Mary Jane

  10. Joyce Choice Adkins says

    Sincere condolences to my nieces Tanya Choice-Henry and Tennisha Choice and the entire Thompson family. Mary Jane will always be fondly remembered in our heart. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ comfort you during these trying times and in the days ahead. We will always be family! From the Choice family in Charleston, WV.

  11. Leanne Nance says

    Condolences to Tanya and Tennisha and well as the rest of the family. Not ever a face she could not put on a smile on. I know she’s at peace now with our father. 💕

  12. Jonathan Mosley,Sr. says

    Aunt Mary you are so loved! I’m going to miss you but I know I will see you again! In Jesus name Amen!

  13. Andrew M Thompson Jr says

    My Auntie Mary Jane is Beautiful, Aunti Love us unconditional. To hear Aunt Mary Speak was a gift of God ..I was always seen something in her that doesn’t comes from this world. I enjoy the time I could spend with you hear on Earth. Love You So Much

  15. Hugh Canada says

    Prayers and condolences to the family . We the Canada family of Charleston WV want you to know that we are saddened of the passing of Mary Jane and that our prayers are with you.

  18. Sherlon Thompson says

    You are the sweetest lady I’ve known. May you rest well my beautiful Auntie Mary Jane. Love you

  19. Linda (Hinton) Ivy says

    GOD IS GOOD, HE WILL SUSTAIN YOU, GOD IS FAITHFUL, HE WILL FORSAKE YOU. GOD IS LOVING, HE WILL COMFIRT YOU.,GOD IS NEAR AND HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY. LOVE LINDA (HINTON) IVY.

  20. The Only Grand Son says

    Grandma, I Just Want You To Know That I Miss You & I’ll Never Forget About You. Some Days It Seems As Though I Can Hear You Saying “ Ohhh It’ll Be Okay Donovan “ In Your Sweetest Voice In Which I Know It Will. I Enjoy Telling My Kids About How Great Of A Grand Parent You Were, I Knew The Whole Lakefront & Downtown Area Before I Was 10 Because Of You, Our Walking Routes, Our Favorite Food Place “Houmanns Fish “ , Trolley Rides, City Bus Rides When The Bus Was Orange & White To ALDIs For Jolly Good Soda & Doughnuts. You Loved Your Record Player & Your Shows Apollo, Saturday Night Live & Montel Just To Name A Few. I Enjoyed My Child Hood With You SOOOOO Much. I Remember Tennisha Would Come From Madison & You’d Say Dont Touch Tennishas Flute She’s Gonna Get You & Here She Would Come With A Pinch Out Of This World Man Those Were The Days! I Enjoyed You I Loved You & I Will Always Cherish You. So Many Memories 😔 Thank You For Being You Grandma Mary ❤️🙏🏾

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