Marie Jackson

Marie passed peacefully from this life the evening of March 22nd after a brief decline in health at the age of 69. Marie was born in Waynesboro, GA, but lived more than half of her life in Syracuse, NY. After raising her four children, Marie moved to Chesapeake, VA with her son Derrick and daughter-in-law Michelle, where she lived the remainder of her life. Marie loved the Lord and was a Member and Usher at First Baptist Church South Hill in Chesapeake, VA. While living in Syracuse, NY, Marie was a Member and Usher at Southern Missionary Baptist Church. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a longtime supporter of Disabled American Veterans. Marie was also an avid bowler, who had a pretty mean twist when throwing that bowling ball. She had a big heart and a beautiful smile. She was feisty and full of life and her presence will be GREATLY missed. Marie was preceded in death by her father Cleveland Jackson, Sr., her mother Millie Jackson and her godmother Margaret Allen.

Marie is survived by her four children (and spouses), Derrick (Michelle) Jackson, Kimberly (Robert) Brewer, Felicia (Johnny) Ferebee and Demetria Golden; sixteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Marie is also survived by her sisters Ida (Franklin) Curry, Lena Moss, brother Cleveland Jackson, Jr.; several half-siblings, a sister-in-law and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.

Viewing will be from 10am – 12 Noon at Southern Missionary Baptist Church on Thursday, April 4, 2013 and the Funeral will start promptly after at 12 Noon. Professional services are entrusted to Farone & Son Funeral Home, 1500 Park Street. The interment will follow in Onondaga Valley Cemetery. The repast will be at the church.

Condolences may be offered at www.faroneandson.com.