Josie Mae Jackson was born July 25, 1966, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to the late Charles Henry Jones and Josie Young. She was the youngest child of nine. Josie accepted Christ at an early age and was currently a member of First Saint John Baptist Cathedral under the leadership of Bishop Kenneth B. Spears.
Josie graduated from Southwood High School in Shreveport in 1984, and remained an active member of her alumni class until her passing. Josie loved to travel, shop, and spend time with family and friends. She had traveled all over the world and was planning to spend her upcoming birthday in Paris and Barbados. Josie also loved planning the Annual White Dove Block Party where she served as the Vice President. Each year she came up with creative activities for entertainment and invited everyone she crossed paths with. She never met a stranger. Her compassion for others and her infectious smile were known by so many.
Josie was always laughing, fellowshipping with her family and was well known for her signature pose, tagged by friends as "The Josie." Josie also wore many hats. Friends knew her as Josie, but others knew her as "Auntie Mae" or "Cousin Mae." Josie loved her family. She enjoyed planning and hosting family events at their home. She would travel anywhere to support her family. Whenever someone mentioned they were coming into town, they always had a place to stay because she loved family. She opened not only her home, but she opened herself to so many as a caring friend and a confidant. She was such a caring and selfless person that anyone could meet. Josie touched many lives all around the world. She will be missed.
On Tuesday, June 5, 2018, she departed this life surrounded by close family and friends after a sudden illness. We knew Josie was happy and she left many memories that will be cherished forever.
She is welcomed to her eternal home by her father, Charles Jones and her siblings, Hazel Stewart and Joseph Swinney.
Those left to cherish her memories are her mother, Josie Young (the late Joe Young, Sr.) of Shreveport, LA; her loving husband, Keith Jackson Sr. of 31 years; her children, Christine Allums (Derrick) of Shreveport, LA, Andres Jackson and Keith Jackson, Jr. both of Arlington, TX. Her love will also be greatly missed by her two spoiled grandsons, Kevin Williams and Derrick Allums; mother-in-law, Rose Roseman and father-in-law and mother-in-law Ocie and Margaret Nealy; her siblings, Mary Ann Swinney, Billy Ray Stewart, Jimmie Stewart (Sophie), Robert Stewart (Betty), Jim Swinney (LaTonya), David Stewart (Margaret) and Quinton Jones; and brothers-in-law, Terrence Jackson and Tyrone Jackson (Rosalyn). She will also be missed by a host of family, friends and coworkers.
