Karen Louise McCluney-Jackson

Karen Louise McCluney-Jackson, 70, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She was born August 7, 1949 in Mansfield, the daughter of Robert Joel and Francis Ellen (Davis) Harper.

Karen worked as a Registered Nurse for over 43 years at various places such as Boston City Hospital, Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Several Adult and Juvenile correctional facilities. She was a wonderful care giver, especially to her family and church family. She lived in a number of places including Boston, the Philippines and Japan to name a few. She was an active member of Grace Fellowship Church. Affectionately called “Mama J” by all, she loved the children at church and demonstrated that love by cooking for many camps and conferences. Also her famous “candy bag” that was shared every week and Easter Lollipops that were passed out every year.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death on January 28, 2002 by her husband, Curtis Douglas Jackson, Jr. whom she married March 7, 1977; and two brothers, Robert Harper Jr. and Stewart Harper.

She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Brandon McCluney-Jackson and C. Douglas Jackson; sister, Anh (Tony) Wheat; stepbrothers, Minh Harper, Hoa Harper; stepsisters, Bich Thuy Dang, Thanh Thuy (Darrin) Warner; brothers-in-law, Robert (Joyce) Jackson and Jerome (Joyce) Jackson; her beloved dog, Squirt; several grand-dogs; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and dear friends.

Funeral service will be held 12:00 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2020 at Grace Fellowship Church, 365 Straub Road East, Mansfield, Ohio 44903, conducted by Pastor Eric Byrom and Bishop Jesse Williams. Burial will follow in Mansfield Cemetery. Friends may call prior to the service starting at 10:00 a.m.

The Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors is honored to serve the family.