Mae Pearlene “Lady” Jackson
Our sweetest and beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend passed away January 1, 2024 in Lansing. She was born December 9, 1950 in Lansing.
Lady worked at Motor Wheel, after retirement she then worked with St. Vincent DePaul where she served as a social worker and adult foster care provider.
Lady was preceded in death by her grandparents Ivy and Mary Henderson, and mother Lois Chapman, and father Lewis Smith; sisters: Eva Orr, Trina Christian, Theresa Colbert; brothers: Anthony Christian and Adrian Smith; son Lt. Colonel Flando Elix Jackson, and granddaughter Jakara Jackson. Lady is survived by a daughter Ellen Jackson; grandsons: Dylan Jackson, Nikolas Jackson, and Justin Bird, granddaughter Evalyn Jackson; sisters: Mary (Billy) Smith, Stephanie Smith; brothers: Leonardo Christian, Clifton Christian, Randall (Michelle) Stewart, Steve Hall, Orlando (TeResa) Smith; dear special friend Your Honoree, dear friends: Linda Prewitt, Malvin Williams, and Charles Horton; as well as along with a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
There will be a memorial service to honor Lady’s life which will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, 325 W. Washtenaw St, Lansing, Michigan 48933. There will be a visitation for family and friends one hour prior to the memorial service on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation, or the American Heart Association.
20 Messages to “Mae Pearlene “Lady” Jackson”
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Eva Thompson
January 2, 2024 at 5:27 pmGonna miss ya Aunt Lady.
Shelli Reaves
January 2, 2024 at 6:52 pmAunt Lady was always warm, welcoming, and very funny to chat with. I’ll always remember her like that. Sending my love and condolences to the family.
Tytianna Stewart
January 3, 2024 at 12:55 amAunt Lady, you have always been that one person that anyone can come to about anything. From the good and the bad you have always gave the best answers. I will miss all the great times we had together. I love you.
Demita Davis
January 3, 2024 at 12:56 pmR.I.H Aunt Lady you will Always be Loved. Never forgotten!!
IAsia Wilson
January 3, 2024 at 6:17 pmR.I.P. Aunt Lady, you will be truly missed! I love you!
Jennifer Davis
January 3, 2024 at 10:02 pmYou will be missed greatly. You have always been a true friend and confident. Rest easy sister of my heart.
Hilda García Martinez
January 3, 2024 at 10:08 pmMomma Mae, i am going to miss you so so much. You became a very special person in my life and will cherish everything you taught me and advice you gave me all these years. I loved you then, I love you today, I will love you tomorrow and forever.
Elinda Ann Ash
January 3, 2024 at 10:47 pmMy beloved cousin we have always had great conversation laughter together love never dies always love you your cousin Elinda Ash.
Macon Kimble (Spud)
January 4, 2024 at 1:33 pmAunt lady when you call us On December 16 2023 i wouldn’t think it would be our last conversation guh we was suppose too eat ribs on the first of January you alway been good folks since I met you 10 years ago mane this is a hard one too swallow Get ya rest Mae Love Spud every holiday you was up with me on the grills at 5 am sharp cause we was playing with that heat lol I will always cherish them memories and for ever kzoo Baby
Peggy
January 4, 2024 at 5:00 pmShe will be missed from your neighborhood
Family.
The Perez’s
Jeannie
Peggy Joey And Jesse
LOVE YOU ALL!!!
Fayt Leingod
January 4, 2024 at 7:03 pmI regret not spending more time with you, especially after my own mom, my dad, and your son passed. You left some awesome memories to reminisce on, and yet another hole that cannot be filled. You always set me straight, and told me the hard truths I didn’t want to hear. You will be missed. I won’t say some ignorant stuff like “may you rest in peace”. The simple matter is I miss you already, and am mad that yet another champion of my life has been taken from me too late to appreciate the love available to me. F**k.
Aelaina hudson
January 4, 2024 at 11:50 pmI love you. RIP
Chàrles Horton
January 5, 2024 at 12:18 pmI’m going miss you so much the fun times we had will always be in my heart always enjoy your time with me you will always have a space in my heart
Stephanie McKissic Smith
January 5, 2024 at 2:05 pmAuntie, I just knew you had to go out with a bang! January 1st will always be your day and you made sure we would not ever forget you! I love you more than words can say you have always been in my life from the beginning. This is truly a hard one to deal with but I know you were tired and you were ready even though we weren’t. Kiss my Deeters for me! Until we meet again I will always love you!
Evalora Johnson (Lola)
January 5, 2024 at 2:23 pmSo sorry for your lost.She will always be in your hearts.
Sabrina Taylor
January 5, 2024 at 2:53 pmAunt you will always be in my heart you were always a phone call away no matter where I went with encouragement and love.I enjoyed every minute I spent with you rest in heaven with our Father . Until we meet again
Love Sabrina
Thomas Carter
January 5, 2024 at 3:26 pmLady,you will be missed dearly,i remeber when I moved across the street from you,starting with nothing and you offered me your comfortable chairs to have something to sit on in my apt,I’ve never forgot that,and you were a wonderful neighbor,we’d have our summer mornings on your porch with coffee and a newspaper.i’ll cherish the times we had and you’ll always remain in my heart. Thomas Carter.
Mary Ann Turner
January 5, 2024 at 7:00 pmPrayers to all the friends and family of Lady, may she now be restored to health in heaven. And gaze upon the face of our heavenly father.
David Brown
January 6, 2024 at 9:26 amLady, you will be missed. Get your rest.
Darya Flagg
January 6, 2024 at 3:02 pmMy deepest condolences to the Entire Family She was named appropriately, because she was definitely a “LADY”. You always shot straight from the hip like it T I S!!! I always appreciated that about you!! Mary…so sorry for the loss of your only Sister!.