Mary “Maggie” Davis Jackson, 73, of Owensboro died Friday, October 16, 2021 under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. Born June 8, 1947 in Daviess County to the late Joseph Rowan Davis and Grace Ganote Davis, Maggie spent much of her life babysitting and raising children including her grandson, Lukas and many not her own. She was very creative and enjoyed sewing, cooking, writing as well as watching birds. Maggie was in Beta Club in high school and a Kentucky Colonel. While holding to her opinions, she was also a bubbly, open, and loving person who took care of her husband after he became ill. Maggie had many life-long friends and neighbors whom she cherished.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Jackson also was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Jackson in 2019 and her brother, Johnny Davis.
Those left to cherish her memory include her son, DeWayne Jackson and wife Lori of Owensboro; step-son, Ricky Jackson and wife Nina of Maceo; three grandchildren, Trish Lewis, J.C. Jackson, and Lukas Jackson; several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; brother, Randall Davis (Reatha), sisters, Winona Koller and Birdie Davis all of Owensboro; several nieces and nephews.
The family of Maggie Jackson would like to express special appreciation for the loving care of the staffs at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville and Heartford House in Owensboro.
Visitation for Mary Jackson will be Monday from 3:00 until 8:00 pm and Tuesday from 10:00 until 11:30 am at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. A funeral service with limited attendance will follow. Family and friends are asked to wear protective masks and social distance in accordance with the Governor’s mandate. Burial will be in the Providence UMC cemetery. For the visitation please enter the doors by the flagpole on the Breckenridge side of the building.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Heartford House/Hospice of W. Kentucky, 3419 Wathen’s Crossing Owensboro, KY 42301.
Memories and condolences for the family of Maggie Jackson may be left at www.glenncares.com