Avis de décès de Mary-Nelson Jackson - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

JACKSON, (Nelsie÷ Mary Nelson, age 57, peacefully leftthis world surrounded byfamily Saturday, March 29,2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was bornJuly 4, 1950, in Selma, AL, toJames and Florence Rogers.A resident of Millbrook, AL,and formerly of Troy, AL, shegraduated high school in Selma, AL, and college fromTroy University with a degreein teaching. She enrichedthe lives of young peopleover a teaching and childcare career in the Troy cityschool system, home daycare and concluding at Covenant Christian Academy inTroy before moving to Millbrook, AL, in 2000. She wasan amazing woman, full ofstrength, hope and determination. She had the sweetestof depositions, the kindestspirit and a smile that brightened all around her. She wasan angel among us. Nelsie ispreceded in death by her father, James C. Rogers, Sr. andis survived by her loving anddevoted husband of 37 years,John S. Jackson. She is alsosurvived by her mother, Florence Rogers of Millbrook, AL,her brother, James C. (Joy)Rogers, Jr., of Sarasota, FL,her son, Judd S. (Penny)Jackson of Destin, FL, herdaughter Jennifer A. (Jeff) Kamykowski of Millbrook, ALand four grandchildren,Spencer and Parker Jacksonand Bailey and Emily Kamykowski, whom she adoredand cherished every minuteof her time she spent withthem. Visitation celebratingNelsie's life will be held Tuesday, April 1, 2008, from 6:00until 8:00 p.m. at the PrattvilleMemorial Chapel. Gravesideservices will be held at 2:00p.m. at the Prattville MemoryGardens Cemetery onWednesday, April 2, 2008. Aspecial thank you to hermany doctors, especially Dr.David Morrison and DianeWills, RN. Also, to the nursesat Cancer Care Centers ofPrattville and Montgomerywho went above and beyond with their care, comfortand extraordinary compassion, we extend our gratitude.The family of Nelsie Jacksonrequests that in lieu of flowers,friends make a contribution inher honor to: The Grace Foundation Attn: Janet Etheridge2055 East South Blvd, Suite 202Montgomery, AL 36116 (334)281-7710. The Grace Foundation is a tax-exempt organization that supports cancer patients and families in Montgomery and the surroundingarea who cannot afford prescribed treatments and medications. To express an onlinecondolence, please visitwww.prattvillememorial.com.