Mary Jane Jackson

Mary Jane Jackson, 93, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025 surrounded by family.  She was born May 17, 1931 to Lloyd and Dortha Sloan.  She attended Lebanon Schools and was a lifelong resident of rural Lebanon.  She married Donald K. Jackson on May 10, 1946.  They spent 55 loving years together. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

She was preceded in death by husband Donald Sr. and sons Michael and Dave, as well as siblings Marjorie Hicks and Gene Riner.  

She is survived by sons Donald Jr. (Jeannie), Dann, Dean (MaryAnn); 8 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.  She will be missed by many additional family members and friends.

Mary Jane and Donald established Jackson Farms near her childhood home soon after they were married.  She sold life insurance at one time and was a bank teller for many years.  She loved cooking, raising chickens, and helping with the many farm duties.  She built a home on the beloved family pond and enjoyed swimming, fishing and riding her paddle boat. She was an avid bird watcher. Mary Jane was loved by many friends and participated in a variety of social activities including Euchre and Bridge clubs and was a member of the Red Hat Society.  She loved dancing and live music, as well as traveling, colorful fashion, sports, reading and discussing politics.

She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren fiercely and was quick to brag about them.

Friends and family will gather Thursday, January 23, 2025 with visitation beginning at 11 am until the time of the funeral service at 2 pm officiated by Pastor Steve Jaggers, in the Strawmyer & Drury Mortuary, 2400 N. Lebanon Street, Lebanon. Mary Jane will be laid to rest at Old Union Cemetery in Jamestown.

You are invited to visit the website where you may sign her online register and leave a personal message at www.strawmyerdrury.com.

Mary Jane’s legacy of strength and love will live on in the hearts of her family and all who were fortunate to have known her.