Mary Jane Jackson, 75, died suddenly on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, at her home in Herman.

Funeral services were Thursday, Dec. 27, at the Herman Community Church. Interment was in the Craig Cemetery.

Mary Jane Freeman was born Aug. 24, 1932, in Craig to Kenneth and Dorothy (Moore) Freeman. She moved to Herman shortly after her birth with her parents.

She attended school in Herman and graduated from Herman High School in 1949. She attended Wayne State College for two years where she attained her teaching certificate. She later attended Dana College and received her teaching degree. She taught first grade at Wisner for two years, and then taught for two years in Tekamah.

On July 4, 1953, she married Cameron Jackson. After her marriage, she worked as a substitute teacher and helped on the farm. After acquiring the Herman Jiffy Mart, she helped in the store for many years. She later went to work at the Herman Post Office.

Mrs. Jackson was a member of the Herman Baptist Church, and received a perfect attendance award for 20 years in Sunday School, which she also taught for approximately 50 years.

She was Past Guardian of Jobs Daughters, Bethel 56; Past Worthy Matron of Eastern Star, Herman Chapter 216; was a permanent member of the Herman American Legion Auxiliary; and held various local, district and state offices. She was active in Herman community affairs and participated in numerous community projects. She never knew the meaning of saying "no" when she was needed to help.

She is survived by her husband, Cameron; daughter, Carma Jackson of Herman; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Shelly Jackson of Omaha; granddaughter, Julia Jackson; sister-in-law, Marian Madsen of Blair; niece, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Herman Community Church, the Herman Rescue Squad, or the charity of the donor's choice.

Campbell-Aman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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In Memory of Mary Jane Jackson

August 24, 1932 ~ December 22, 2007

Funeral Services 10:30 A.M. Thursday, December 27, 2007 Herman Community Church, Herman, Nebraska. Officiating: Rev. Mark Richardson. Organist: Cheryl Baron. Vocalist: Mark Barnard. Vocal Selections: “In The Garden”, “Amazing Grace”. Congregational Hymn: “Little Brown Church In The Vale”

Casket Bearers: Bret Brodersen, Greg Jordan, Randy Rasmussen, Mack Cameron, Gary Kruger, Todd Wachter

Honorary Casket Bearers: Terry Cameron, Richard Madsen, Russell Madsen

Graveside Services: Craig Cemetery, Craig, Nebraska

Arrangements by Campbell-Aman Funeral Home

~~~Obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska~~~

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