Jon Marie Wolf Jackson

Jon Marie was born in Lumberton, Mississippi, the first child of loving parents, Jonas Rudolph Wolf and Mildred Yeager Wolf. She had a happy life growing up in Lumberton and lived there until graduating from Lumberton High School. She went on to attend Pearl River Junior College before moving to Jackson, Mississippi, to begin her career.

While in Jackson, she worked for the State of Mississippi at the A&I Tourist Board and in the Governor’s Office before joining Shell Oil Company. She often shared stories about the fun she had during those years, from the ongoing, all-day bridge games in the ladies' room at the Governor’s Office to the many parties and dances she enjoyed with friends. Those were happy times that she remembered fondly throughout her life.

Shell Oil eventually transferred her to Louisiana, but she later returned to Jackson, where she married Jere William Grover Edward Jackson of Signal Mountain, Tennessee. After their marriage, they lived in Alabama, Tennessee, and Louisiana before finally settling in Marietta in the early 1970s. By then, they had two children, Julie and Jere. Throughout their life together, Jon Marie was a loving and devoted wife. Following her husband's heart transplant, she became his dedicated and sole caregiver, caring for him with the same love, strength, and commitment that she brought to every part of her life.

Although Mississippi never left her heart, she truly loved her life in Georgia. She was a devoted and very active member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church, where she served as a kindergarten teacher and volunteered for just about every activity the church had to offer. She was involved in Vacation Bible School, the pumpkin patch, the kitchen, the bereavement committee, and many other church activities. She was a member of the Chancel Choir for more than 40 years, played in the handbell choir, and sang with the Out and About Choir. Her church and church family were an important part of her life.

She loved her children more than anything. While Julie and Jere were growing up, she was the ultimate mom. During their school years, she was always the room mom, attended every activity her children were involved in, and supported them in all their endeavors. She was endlessly devoted to them and took great pride in being their mom.

She was delighted to be called Granny Jones by her two grandchildren, Jere William Jackson III and Jonathan Jackson. She loved them both dearly and did everything she could to give them a good life. Her family was her greatest joy, and she treasured her role as a grandmother.

Jon Marie was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, cousin, aunt, and friend. She loved gardening and spent countless hours working in her yard, both on her own and alongside her family. As each season changed, she planted countless flowers, taking great pleasure in watching her garden grow and bloom.

She was tireless, dedicated, beautiful and full of grace. She also had a sly sense of humor and a way of bringing a smile to those around her, sometimes when they least expected it. But above everything else, she was kind. Her love for her family, her church, and her friends, along with the kindness she showed to everyone around her, will be remembered always. She will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know and love her.

Jon Marie is survived by her daughter, Julie Jackson Redmon; son-in-law, Todd Redmon; brother, John Hartman Wolf; and her two beloved grandsons, Jere William Jackson III and Jonathan Jackson. She is also survived by many other family members and dear friends who will miss her greatly. Jon Marie is lovingly reunited in heaven with her husband, son, parents and brother.

The memorial service for Jon Marie will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3455 Canton Road, Marietta, Georgia. Her family will privately lay her to rest at Pineridge Memorial Park in Kennesaw, Georgia. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Andrew United Methodist Church, Atlanta Humane Society or your favorite charity.