Mary B (Williams) Jackson

Mary B. Williams Jackson, affectionately known as Mae Bell, a resident of the Gainestown community, made her earthly transition on April 23, 2024 while at Mobile Infirmary Hospital. She was born on November 24, 1955 to Jennie Fox and Nelson Williams.

Mary loved cooking and feeding people she enjoyed, four-wheel riding and traveling with her family. She just enjoyed being with her family at all times, especially her children and grandchildren. One of her most fun and enjoyable days is when the community comes together for the Soul Food Cookout and Alma Day. She really enjoyed cooking for those big days.  

Survivors include her loving husband, Frank "Shorty" Jackson; daughters, Mary (Garry) Hunt, Diane (Brian) Landrum, Temeaker (Bennie) Jemison, Valerie (Trence) Williams, Annie (Dominick) James and Gabrielle Froster; sons, Harold (Kimberly) Jackson, Hill Jackson and Demario (Mary) Jackson, all of Gainestown; stepchildren, Kathy (Rager) Washington, Betty Williams, Mickey (Shakia) Williams and Timothy Williams, all of Gainestown; 28 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lucendar Williams,  Millie Hunt, Terrie Keets, Aldonia (Johnny) McClain, Jessie (Leroy) Rivers, Annette Fox, Althea (Douglass) Leggett and Corine (Greg) Bryant; a bonus sister, Nettie Hunt; brothers, Milton Collison and Jimmy (Christine) Fox; one aunt, Iver Hunt; one uncle, Jefferson Williams; one brother-in-law, L.C. (Martha) Jackson; very close family friends, Dorean Williams and the family of the late Minnie Lee Williams; with a host of nieces, including devoted niece, Sylvia Hunt, nephews, other relatives, Carrie Washington, Arlene Hunts, Debra Williams and friends.

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