Essie M. Jackson Obituary
We bid farewell to Essie M. Jackson of South Bend, Indiana, born in Manhattan, Kansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 15, 2024 at the age of 79. Essie touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Theodore Woolridge and Goldie Jennings; and her siblings, Marcella Williams, Dorothy Dawson, Mary Woolridge and Daniel Woolridge.
She is survived by: her children, Felicia of South Bend, Sharon of South Bend, Joe Jr. of South Bend and Leslie Jackson (Angela) of South Bend; her grandchildren, Latieka Page, LaTangela Avance, Montell, Quawaun, Jacenta, Jorey, Loren, Sharon, Lindsey, Jorese, Jasminia, Shaquor, Jakkar, Daija, Shantel, Ashanti and Tyler Jackson; and her brothers, Larry Woolridge (Emma), James Woolridge (Silka) and Rudolph Woolridge. She is also survived by great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
