Walter Mae was born on September 8, 1948 to Emma Lou Church and Walter James Greene in Perry County in Marion Alabama.
After graduating from Central High School in 1969, Walter Mae had entered the workforce. She worked at the International Harvester for many years in addition to working many jobs after.
Walter Mae was the mother of Joe E. Jackson Jr., Sonja “Sunny” J. Jackson and Jarvis E. Jackson. She raised her children with love and devotion in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
As a retired caregiver to her grandchildren, Walter Mae was known for her beautiful smile and caring spirit. She enjoyed a host of arts, crafts and hobbies which included making banners, bows, buttons, and jewelry. She was most proud of grandchildren. She also enjoyed volunteering her services at the Rescue Mission on holidays and helping her daughter with Metro Youth Sports Inc cheerleaders.
Walter Mae is survived by her children Joe Jackson Jr., Sonja “Sunny” Jackson, and Jarvis Jackson. Her grandchildren Sonji Jackson, Jarvisha Jackson, JoMeisha (Tison) Starks-Weakley, Jarvell Woodfin, Destany Jackson, Ke’Dren Jackson-Pearson, Jarvis Jackson II, Allen Jackson, Kristianna Jackson, Iverson Jackson, and Jalen Jackson. Also, her great grandchildren LiAirah Phillips, Lillanna Phillips, Khaliyah Jackson, Ahbaya Jackson, and Har’Moni Weakley.
She is also survived by her loving step-mother Rose Greene, siblings Judy (James)Whittaker, Sandra Wright, Bobby (Connie), Larry, and Myrna Greene, sister-in-law Tanisha Greene, a loving nephew Adrian Wright, three aunts: Doris Brown in Columbia, MD, Carolyn Thomas in Marion, AL and Callie (Clifton) Gordy in Ellicot City, MD as well as a special cousin Ollie “Tancie” Lapsley- Fowlkes, and a host of family and friends.
Walter Mae was predeceased by her parents Emma Lou Church-Striverson
Walter James Greene, step-father Gus Striverson, sisters Annie Greene, and Sharon Greene, a brother Gregory Greene, a sister-in-law Linda Greene, and a nephew Jason Greene.
At this time, the family would like to thank everyone for their love, support, and prayers. Mae Mae was a very special person and there was hardly ever a stranger that she would meet.
For the 72 years that you were here
You showed us love and dried our tears
We can’t thank you enough for all that you have done
Through all the dark moments you shined like the sun
We will miss your smile and you gentle touch
Only God knows just how much.
We are so happy that you don’t have to hurt anymore
We will see you again when it’s our turn to knock on heaven door
So rest well mom, you’ve done your job “Well Done”
You gave us strength, you made us strong
You will always be our number 1
Smile!
Your family, The Jacksons
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