Mary Louise Curd Jackson

Mary Louise (Curd) Jackson, 73, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, December 3, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on May 13, 1945 in Georgetown, MO, the daughter of Richard James Curd, Jr. and Erma Lee (Riding) Curd, who preceded her in death.

Mary was a 1963 graduate of C.C. Hubbard High School in Sedalia. She was employed in various fields through her working years including office reception, early childhood care, and manufacturing. Spades, Tonk, Dominos, and BINGO were her games of choice with her family and friends. Her greatest passion was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by five sons, Kent Curd (Angie) of Sedalia, Philip Curd of Sedalia, Marvin Jackson of Cedar Rapids, IA, Curtis Jackson of Sedalia, and James Jackson (Tonya) of Sedalia; a daughter of the heart, Tabbatha Wright of Sedalia; nineteen grandchildren, Ramone, VanNessa, Derrick, Kentrail, Richard, RaShawn, Kia, Victoria, Philip, Jr., Jesse, Janae, Emera, Alicia, Nicholas, Brennan, Logan, Te'Yonna, Brandi', and Londyn; numerous great grandchildren; three brothers, Herbert Curd of Fontana, CA, Allan Curd of Sedalia, and Malcom Curd of Hot Springs, AR; a sister-in-law, Almeda Jackson Clay of Sedalia; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Jackson; five brothers, Richard Curd, Charles Curd, Jerry Curd, Gary Curd, and James Curd; three sisters, Erma Curd, Minnie Jackson, and Leona Lester; and a grandson, Santiono Watkins.

A celebration of life gathering of family and friends will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

Honorary bearers will be Katy Briscoe, Cheryl Kay Benford, Sherry Smith, Vonda Curd, Terri Cota, Ronald Clay, and Brenda Faye Scroggins, who dotingly referred to Mary as "Big'n."

A committal service will be held on May 13, 2019 at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Dialysis Clinic, Inc. of Sedalia.