Maxine “Bootsie” Jackson, was born September 28, 1945 in Mobile, Alabama of the late Cornelius and Alberta Howard. She was called from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Monday, July 10, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cornelius and Alberta Howard; and brother, Alfred Leon Howard.

She leaves to cherish her memories, three children: Thaddeus (Carolyn) A. Howard of Semmes, AL, Terrence (Keely) Howard of Lithonia, GA and Illana Nefertiti Freeman of Dothan, AL; her husband, Johnnie L. Jackson; twelve grandchildren: Thaddeaus Howard, Jr., William C. Howard, Justin Randolph, Shaniese Howard, LaTerrence Holloman, Ashpen Howard, Terren Crowley, Armani Scarbrough, Jacquan Godett, Keenan Blair, Iyanna Freeman and Timarah Freeman; three great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in Small's Mortuary Chapel, Mobile, Alabama.

DIGNIFIED AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO SMALL’S MORTUARY, 950 SOUTH BROAD STREET, MOBILE, AL. 36603.