Mary Lou Daniel Jackson

Mary Lou Daniel Jackson, born on January 28, 1932, in Demorest, Georgia, took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and creativity that will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.

A devoted and talented entrepreneur, Mary Lou was the proud owner and operator of Mary Lou's Beauty Salon, where she dedicated herself to making others feel beautiful and valued. Her passion for beautification was matched only by her commitment to her community and her family.

Mary Lou cherished her role as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry Douglas Taylor & Janet and Ricky Doyle Taylor & Becky; stepsons and daughters-in-law, Jerry Phillip Jackson & Denise and Philip Nathaniel Jackson, Jr. & Misty; grandchildren and their spouses, Bronson Taylor & Brittany, Meredith Whisenant & Austin, Diana Williams & Ben, Kyle Taylor & Jessica, Cody Jackson Harkins & Josh, Tyne Jackson, Logan Jackson, Jerry Lee Jackson & Christi, Jason Jackson & Stephanie, and Chris Jackson & Tiffany, along with 19 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was also surrounded by her loving sisters, Lucille Nations, Thelma Elrod, and Zoella Thomas, and her dear brother and sister-in-law, Jim Daniel & Queenola, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Mary Lou held a deep faith as a member of Habersham Baptist Church, which played a significant role in her life. Among her proudest accomplishments was being baptized in the Jordan River during one of her travels to the Holy Land, a testament to her spiritual journey.

Mary Lou had varied interests that enriched her life and those around her. She found joy in gardening, camping, traveling, quilting, crocheting, and watching Westerns, passions that characterized her vibrant and adventurous spirit.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Alonzo Lonnie Daniel and Mattie Mae Mullinax Daniel, as well as her husbands, Alvin Joe Thompson and Philip Nathaniel Jackson, Sr., and her brothers and sisters-in-law, Oscar Daniel and Bea, Ralph Daniel and Ruth, and Lonnie Daniel, Jr., and her brothers-in-law, J.C. Nations, Dewey Elrod, and L.C. Thomas.

Funeral services are 3:00 PM on Friday, March 28, 2025, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire with Rev. Doug Porter officiating.

Interment will follow the service in Chattahoochee Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1 PM until the service hour on Friday, at the funeral home, prior to the service.

Mary Lou's enduring spirit will live on in the hearts of her family and friends, leaving a cherished memory that will inspire love and kindness long into the future.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.