Willie Mae Jackson

April 11, 1941 - October 06, 2025

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Obituary for Willie Mae Jackson

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our incredible mother, Willie Mae Jackson, who left this world peacefully at the age of 84. She was surrounded by family and love, just as she had surrounded all of us every day of her life.

Mae was the center of our family. She was married to our dad, John M Jackson, for 68 years—nearly seven decades of partnership, laughter, hard work, and unconditional love. Together, they raised eight children (John M Jackson Jr., Kerry Jackson, Dwayne Jackson, John D Jackson, Rosemary Jackson, Pernell Jackson, Letita Jackson and Bernard Jackson ), they built a home full of warmth and laughter with more than 30 grand and great grandchildren, and showed us what it truly means to commit to family.

She had a quiet strength and a presence that overflowed with love. Whether she was comforting a crying child, making a big family dinner (her kitchen was like Mary Poppins’ purse-there was always enough to feed anyone and everyone who walked through her doors), making her famous chocolate cakes and do-dads, digging in her garden or simply sitting with you in silence when you needed someone close, she made you feel safe, loved, and seen.

Mae never needed the spotlight. Her joy came from the small things—watching her children grow into adults or her grandchildren playing in the yard, folding laundry with care, or having a cup of tea at the kitchen table while she watched her soaps shows. Her love was in the details, and we felt it in everything she did.

She taught us kindness, patience and how to balance a check book. She taught us how to keep going even when things got hard. She was the person we called when we didn’t know what to do-and she always seemed to have the answer.

We are heartbroken to say goodbye, but more than anything, we’re grateful. Grateful for the life she lived, the love she gave, and the family she built that will carry her spirit forever.

The service to honor her life will be held on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025, at Dolan Funeral Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and we welcome all who love to join us.

In lieu of flowers, or cash donations, we ask that you make a donation in Mae’s name to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

We love and miss you, Mae, Rest peacefully.

Services

14 Oct

Celebration of Life

04:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services- DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS 1140 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124 Get Directions »
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  • October 13, 2025

    Barbara Jackson

    Love you dearly Auntie. You was there for me when I buried my dad (G-Man). You will be missed. Love you. Your niece Barbara❤️❤️😭😭

  • October 13, 2025

    Lynn Richburg

    Sending condolences from the Richburg family of McDonough, Ga.

  • October 11, 2025

    Hakiem Jackson

    May God bless you Mae.

  • October 10, 2025

    Donna Scott

    Dear Jackson family, I was saddened to hear about Mae's passing. I extend my deepest condolences to all of you. I lift you all up in prayer, for God knows exactly what each of you need. I pray for your comfort and strength during this difficult time. Donna Scott and family

  • October 10, 2025

    Lavayah

    My great-grandma, as I'll miss you dearly I know you're peaceful now. You always gave me good advice, you always made me laugh. It was always me and you, you always had me painting your toe nails or scratching your scalp and doing your hair. We always sat on the porch and watched the cats go by or wait till one of the family members pulled up and you'd go press the buzzer to let the door open. You got me hooked on coffee since young and that's probably why I'm short now lol. We'd always go on the back porch and I'd watch you hang the clothes up to dry. You always try to show me how to cook even though I still can't. You always made me fried okra and collard greens or some yellow cake with chocolate frosting. You'd always let me sleep over and make my bed up nice in the living room. You're the one who showed me how to make a bed properly. You'd make sure my shower water wasn't too hot, you'd yell at me sometimes but never to hurt me or hurt my feelings. I'd do anything to hear you say my name in your country accent one more time or to get one last warm hug from my nanna. As I have good memories with you nanna. I know I can't be selfish and wish u was still here because you were suffering but now your with God and your as happy as ever. You probably up there helping God clean up lol. And I know for a fact you hit the lottery up there already if the lottery exists. I love you nanna Ima always and forever keep you alive in my heart. You consoled me when my other nanna passed away and now your with her I pray you guys are friends and you guys are watching over me. When I cry I feel sad but there tears of joy because I know your okay now. I love you nanna, Keep us strong like you and give us that warm sensation or chill when your near. May you rest in eternal peace ❤️ - Lavayah (your favorite)