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Ora "Maxine" Jackson Ora "Maxine" Jackson, age 92, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Maxine was born on June 8, 1921. She was a long time member of Robinson Memorial Church of God in Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband George Jackson, sons, Curtis E. Jackson Shamsid-Deen and Milton Jackson; and daughter Johnnie Mae Beasley; 3 grandchildren, parents, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. She leaves to cherish her memory sons, Ellihue (Alma), Robert (Shelley), Wilbert (Karen), James and Jerome Jackson; daughters, Queen Esther (Ronald) Perteet, Geneva (Rick) Hawthorne, and Dolores (Rick) Smith. Thirty-two grandchildren, sixty-seven great grandchildren, and nine great-great grandchildren; sister, Alma Jean Woods of East St. Louis, Illinois. Family hour will be held at 11:00 a.m. followed by a Home Going Celebration at 11:30 a.m., Monday, March 10, 2014 at Tabernacle of David Worship Center, 2645 W. Holmes Rd. Family serviced by Paradise Arrangement Services, 3137 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 272-1035 www.paradisefuneralchapel.com

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Mar. 9, 2014.

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One of my cherished angels in God's arms! We all rejoice in victory!

March 16, 2014

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Arlena Hines

March 10, 2014

May Mother Jackson, Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory. I Corinthians 15:42-43


Shalom,

Arlena Dudley Hines and Family

Margie Hall

March 9, 2014

So sadden by the lost of such a wonderful and Godly women...Mother Maxine Jackson. She loved and cared for all. She took care my son and myself. Jackson Family please stay strong and at peace. I'm unable to attend Mother Jackson's home going...so many miles away but my love and heart will be there. Continued Prayers and much LOVE, Margie & Jonathan Hall.

The Family of Mr. Ila Williams and Mrs Hildry Williams (Damita Jo Walker)

March 8, 2014

In Loving Memory of a Wonderful godly Woman, Mrs Jackson. No bond is as great as that between a Mother and her Children.Hoping that it brings you Comfort to remember that, Your Mother is now beyond pain, hurt, worry, in a Place of Perfect Peace. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all Jackson Family. Please receive our deepest Condolences as you celebrate a life well lived. (I will sing of the LORD forever; With my mouth will I make know Your faithfulness to all generations. (PSALM 89:1)

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