Mary Jackson

P SALM 23 The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me be side the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the path of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord, forever.

When tomorrow starts without me And I’m not here to see If the sun should rise and find your eyes All filled with tears for me I wish you wouldn’t cry The way you did today While thinking of the many things We didn’t get to say I know how much you love me As much as I love you Each time that you think of me I know you’ll miss me too When tomorrow starts without me Please try to understand That an angel came and called my name And took me by the hand The angel said my place was ready In Heaven far above And That I would have to leave behind All those I dearly love But when I walked through Heaven’s Gates I felt so much at home When GOD looked down and smiled at me But here it starts a new I promise no tomorrow For today will always last And since each day’s the exact same way There is no longing for the past So when tomorrow starts without me Do not think we’re apart For every time you think of me Remember I’m right here in your heart. From his golden throne He said This Is Eternity And all I promised you Today your life on earth is done

M ARY L ILLIE E THRIDGE J ACKSON of Dallas, Texas was born on May 12, 1937, Sulphur Springs, TX. To the late Joseph and Allie Victoria (Bird) Ethridge. Mary passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 Lancaster TX., at the age of 86. Mary received her education at Sulphur Springs High School Class of 55. Mary was a member of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church of Dallas, TX. And retired from Bank of American. Mary was a member of Captain David Philips Chapter DAR from 2006 - 2023 of Sulphur Springs, TX and DRT of Dallas TX. After retirement Mary devoted her time researching genealogy and working in her greenhouse and rose garden. With over a hundred rose bushes blooming in the springtime her yard smelled heavenly. She never passed up a sale on a declining plant because with her green thumb she could always bring it back to life. She leaves to cherish her precious memories: two daughters: Julie Secrease (Rodney) and Tracy Jackson of Lancaster, Texas; one son, Jason Rodd Jackson (Kelli) Duncanville, Texas; five grandchildren, Tony Torres, Andrew Phorne, Briniquia Ford, Julian Secrease and Jessica Torres; five great grandkids: Aspen Whiteside, Princeton Landon, Lyric Landon, Kylie Secrease and Isabella Torres; godsister Freddie Alsobrooks; and a host of relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, godmother Vida Alsobrooks, a brother Frankie Bird Ethridge.

Processional……………………………………………….Soft Music Selection……...……………………...………………….I’ll Fly Away Scripture Readings………………....Rev. Wilmer D. Murphy, Pastor New Saint Mark Church, Dallas, Texas Prayer of Comfort……………………………………….…...Minister Solo………….…………………………………………..…. Musician Expressions………………………..Remarks Limit 2 Minutes, Please Musical Saxophone Selection……………………..Mr. Cedric Barrett “Amazing Grace” Obituary—Read Silently……………. “I Come to the Garden Alone” Eulogy…………..…………………Rev. Leonard Lee Jackson, Pastor Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Athens, Texas Parting View……...…………………Golden Gate Funeral Directors Recessional Old Testament New Testament

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Chris Trimble

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Friends and Relatives of the Family

H ONORARY P ALLBEARERS Rodney Secrease Andrew Phorne Julian Secrease Tony Torres F INAL R ESTING P LACE Greenview Cemetery Greenview, TX

Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you prayed a sincere prayer or came to pay a call. Perhaps you sang a cheerful song, if so, we heard it all. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you rendered a service unseen, near at hand or from afar. Whatever you did to console our hearts, by word or deed or touch. Whatever was the kindly part, we thank you, oh so very much. You have freshened our desert with flowers and rain. T HE F AMILY

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