On April 24, 2016, Mary Emma Banner Jackson passed away at the age of 95. She was born to Rauley Smith Banner and Dora Alice Smith Banner on March 13, 1921 in Ft. Worth TX.

She is preceeded in death by her parents, loving husband Sam Jackson, her 2 brothers Joseph Banner and Rauley Banner, and nephew Joey Banner.

She is survived by nieces Mary Banner Fleming (Steve), Lainie Banner, Linda Banner Stanchos (Kenneth), Cindy Bradberry (Bob), and nephews John Banner (Peggy), Alan Greenwood (Margaret) and George Greenwood (Vothi). She is also survived by sisters- in- law- Mary Banner and Fro Banner as well as by many great nieces and nephews and great great nieces, nephews and cousins. Ken Banner, a distant cousin, held a special place in her heart. Her "adopted" daughters, too numerous to mention, from Good Shepherd Episcopal Church will always remember her with great love and affection. We all loved her, but she loved us "more".

A Memorial Service will be held at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church at 4:00 p.m. on May 21, 2016. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Service Information Funeral: A memorial service was held on 2016-05-22 at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church.