Mary Joe Jackson

Mary Joe Jackson, age 81, passed away Tuesday, July 27th, 2021 in Sebring, FL.  She was born in Kissimmee, Florida on October 16th, 1939 to the late Joe Overstreet  (Wilma).  She has been a resident of Highlands County since 1959 coming from Kissimmee, Florida.  Mary Joe will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother (Nannie).  She was DEVOTED to her family.  She was dedicated to her work in the mental health field and continued her employment until age 78.  She enjoyed being a homemaker and the time she spent with her family.  She is survived by her Children - Quinn Ashton (Dina) of Lorida, FL; Mike Ashton of Lorida, FL; Rhonda Ashton Brown of MO; Greg Jackson (Jackie) of Avon Park, FL; Nikki Jackson of Avon Park, FL; Brother – Rawl Overstreet (Sharon) of Kenansville, FL; 10 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.  Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Jackson and her sister Carolyn Overstreet Langston.  She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her family.  Mary Joe loved all children, so she requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Florida Baptist Children’s Home and One More Child; Address P.O. Box 8190 Lakeland, FL, 33802.  Graveside Service will take place Saturday, July 31st, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Bougainvillea Cemetery in Avon Park, FL.