Ida Mae

Jackson

Mrs. Ida Mae Washington Jackson, age 71, a native an resident of Gainestown was born June 20, 1946 to the parentage of the late Leo Washington and Jettie Lou Fox Washington. She departed this life February 12, 2018 at USA Medical Center, Mobile, AL.

She was a faithful member of Gainestown AOH Church, Gainestown, AL. Her favorite hobby was cleaning and cooking, and she enjoyed caring for her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Wilbert Earl Jackson; two sisters, Bertha Mae Hunt and Willarean Jackson; and two brothers, Otis Washington and Leroy Washington.

"Honey", as she was affectionately known,  will be cherished in the hearts of her loving family; devoted husband of 54 years, Bennie S. Jackson of Gainestown; four sons, Bennie Jackson, Jr., Auther J. Jackson, and Jayson J. Jackson, all of Gainestown, AL; Daniel L. (Lisa) Jackson of Jackson, AL; two daughters, Mary K. (Jonathan) Foreman of Jackson, AL and Brenda D. McConnel of Chickasaw, AL; two sisters, Callie Lee (Clarence) Robinson and Rosie (Tecolia) Fox, both of Gainestown, AL; three brothers, Leo (Ethel) Washington, Jr., Elijah (Thelma) Washington, and David J. Washington, all of Gainestown, AL; 12 grandchidren; 13 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephew, other relatives and friends.

Viewing Saturday, February 17, 2018, 1pm until the 2pm service at Gainestown AOH Church, Gainestown, AL, Elder Charles Watters, pastor and eulogist. Following burial in Antioch AME Church Cemetery, Gainestown, AL, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.