Mae Thames Jackson, age 89, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at her daughter’s residence in Athens, AL She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pontotoc. Mae was a retired nurse at Pontotoc Health Services, where she served as the Director of Nursing for many years.
She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, gardening and raising basset hound puppies.
A graveside service will be held at 1 PM, Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Ebenezer Cemetery with Rev. Brad Hodges and Rev. Kenneth Corley officiating. Browning Funeral Home in Pontotoc is honored to assist the family with the arrangements.
Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Jackson White and husband David; eight grandchildren, Jason Jackson, Matthew White, Austin White and wife Rachel, SaraBeth White, Jennifer White, Samantha White, Bella White and Brayden White; one great-grandchild, Carolyn White; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, E.S. “Bert” Jackson, a son, Jim Jackson and three brothers, Richard Thames, Abe Thames and Eugene Thames.
Pallbearers will be Matthew and Austin White, Charles and Sam Thames, Greg and David Hall.
Visitation will be from 11 to 12:30 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be sent to Ebenezer Cemetery Fund, C/O Jimmy Duke, 1287 Horseshoe Bend, Pontotoc, MS 38863.
Condolences may be offered at www.browningpontotoc.com.
