She was born to William Miller and Judy Jackson on November 18, 1957 in Santa Anna, Texas. Mary was raised in Santa Anna and attended Santa Anna Schools and was a faithful member of the St. Willow Baptist Church. As a resident of Coleman for a number of years, she enjoyed her family, reading, cooking and crossword puzzles. Mary cared for the residents of Holiday Hill Nursing Home and Coleman Healthcare as healthcare aide for many years until her retirement.

She is survived by three sisters, Danette Wright of Santa Anna, Texas; Patricia and husband Joe Coleman of Santa Anna, Texas; Brenda and husband Daryl Spicer of Coleman, Texas; Nephews and Nieces Shante Grier, Kendra Brown, Terrance Brown, Anthony Shepard, Nathan Coleman, Olivia Jackson, Trevor Jackson, Jerrid Jackson, Jessica Jackson and Tristan Jackson.

Mary was preceded in death by brother Herbert Jackson and and sister Zelpha Smith.