Ms. Willie Mae Gladney

Willie Mae Jackson Gladney was born on April 2, 1928, to the union of Willie Green Jackson and Susie B. Jackson in Madison, Mississippi. She was the youngest of three children. Willie Mae received her formal education within the Madison County School System and attended Tougaloo High School. Willie Mae confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with Rocky Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as an active member of the Usher Board and other church auxiliaries. She was a faithful member until she relocated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the early 1950s, Upon arriving in Milwaukee, she united with Greater Galilee Baptist Church. There, she was involved in numerous church activities for many years, Willie Mae was always willing to assist whenever and wherever there was a need. She attended services on a regular basis for many years. During her years in Milwaukee, she was employed by Globe Union Company, and St. Joseph Hospital as a salad maker i ' cafeteria. She was also employed by the A.C. Spark Plug Division of General Motors Corporation, from where she retired in the late 1980s or early 1990s. In 1990, she moved to Madison, MS to care for her aging mother. There, she reunited with Rocky Hill Missionary Baptist Church. In 1992, Willie Mae met Dr. and Mrs. Harold Flowers. They employed her as their babysitter/nanny. During her years there, she took care of their six beautiful children and loved them as her own. She worked for them for many years until her health began to fail. Willie Mae was very creative. In her spare time, she enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She created the most beautiful Afghans, blankets, dollies, and ornaments for Christmastime. She loved to decorate her entire house for every holiday. Willie Mae peacefully entered into eternal life on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 9:35 am at Alexian Village/Avina. She was preceded in death by her: father, Willie Green Jackson; mother, Susie B. Jackson; sister, Annie Lee Washington; and brother, Johnnie G. Jackson, She leaves to cherish her memory: adopted brother, Archie (Wanda) Jackson; devoted niece, Susie Thompson, Addie Ruth Rutherford and family, Joann Moncrieff; great-niece, Dorinda Sablan; great-nephew, Derrick Thompson; great-great niece, Kiana Sablan; other relatives, Dorothy Moore and the Green Family; and a special and devoted family, Dr. and Mrs. Harold Flowers and their 5 amazing sons, lovely daughter, and beautiful grandchildren. We thank God for their presence in our lives.

Ms. Willie Mae Gladney

April 2, 1928 - February 15, 2026