Minnie E. Jackson, 90

DELMAR - Minnie E. Jackson, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, in Pinnacle Rehabilitation & Health Center in Smyrna. She was born July 12, 1918 in Fruitland, Md., a daughter of the late John and Pearl (Hopkins) Pusey. Minnie retired in 1974 from her job with the Wicomico County Council, where she worked many years in the billing department. She was a long time member of St. George's United Methodist Church in Delmar, a lifetime member of the VFW Post 8276 Ladies Auxiliary in Delmar, the Delmar New Century Club, and the Delmar and Laurel MAC Centers. She treasured her family and cherished time spent with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Staff Sgt. William Jackson Sr., who died in World War II; a daughter, Margaret E. Jackson, who passed Feb. 1, 1991; a son, William J. Jackson Jr., who passed Nov. 12, 2004; a sister, Carrie Riley; and four brothers, Paul Pusey, Franklin Pusey, Gordy Pusey, and John Merrill Pusey. She is survived by a sister, Madge Thomas of Delmar; three grandchildren, Samuel W. Tull of Arizona, Lisa Tilghman of Salisbury, and Eva Malone of Delmar; a great-grandson, Cameron Malone; special nieces, Tina Davis and Karen Wilmer; a great-nephew, Chase Davis; and a great-niece, Taylor Wilmer. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be noon Saturday at Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove St., Delmar, where family and friends may call one hour prior. Burial will follow the services at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Laurel. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Alzheimer's Association, Eastern Shore Chapter, 213 W. Main St., Suite 205, Salisbury, MD 21801.