Marguerite M. Jackson

Her Journey In the early morning of August 29, 2022, God called Marguerite home to eternal rest. For several years she has been waiting for this day often saying, “I will be glad when the Lord take me on to glory.” Mary Francis Marguerite Jackson was born and raised in Washington, DC, on October 28, 1926, to the late William Thomas Morgan and Nettie Pegrom-Morgan. In death, she was preceded by her first husband, Robert Harry Banks, Sr., and her second husband, Arthur Haywood Jackson. She was also preceded by her brothers: William, Norman, Roland, Wallace, Sr., sisters: Priscilla Davis, Audrey Barnes, Jeanette Day, and Viola Payne. Also, her siblings who died at birth: Gladys, Harold and Ada and Agnes (twins). Mother Jackson attended the District of Columbia Public Schools. Although she did not complete her education in the traditional way, she earned her GED attending night school at the Woodson Adult Education High School in DC. She raised her children in the DC housing projects at Camp Simms in SE, and Parkside Dwellings and Kenilworth Courts in NE. Although the odds were stacked against them, she was always very grateful, proud and blessed of their successes. Early in life, Mother Jackson worked for affluent families in Virginia performing domestic work earning $5.00 a day plus transportation. She subsequently went on to work as a charwoman at the Washington Flour Mill, Georgetown University Hospital, Providence Hospital, George Washington University Hospital, the National Labor Relations Board, and the National Institutes of Health. Mother Jackson advanced her career by becoming a currency examiner at the U.S. Department of Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing. On November 30, 1990, she retired from the Bureau after 25 years of Federal Government service to care for her ailing husband. After retiring, she was a volunteer in the Prince Georges County Public Schools assisting elementary teachers in the classroom with reading and math. She also served as an election judge for several years in Prince Georges County. Mother Jackson was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Deanwood in Washington, DC, but she began her spiritual journey at the Holy Temple Church of Christ located in SE DC, under the leadership of the late Bishop Joseph Weathers. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior, was baptized in Jesus’ name, and received the gift of the Holy Ghost. She was a faithful member of the Willing Workers, Senior Usher Board, and the Senior Missionary Board. Mother Jackson loved the Lord, and she loved attending Sunday School. In 1998, with the blessings of Bishop Weathers, she joined the Mt Calvary Way of the Cross Church of Christ under the leadership of Bishop Willie J. Davis to be closer to home. Although Mother Jackson had physical challenges, God blessed her with a sound mind. Until her death, she was still able to pay bills, balance her checkbook, do minor house cleaning and a little cooking. She remembered phone numbers, and you could count on receiving a birthday card with a little something in it. Every day she prayed and read her Bible. Her favorite activity was the word search puzzles, and she was able to drive until age 90. Loving memories will be cherished by her children: Robert Banks, Jr., (Lillian (Liz)), Elder Harold Banks, Sr., (Annette), Minister Maurice Banks (Vivian), Margaret Banks, Minister Gregory Banks, Sr., (LaVerne), and Charles Banks (Almeer Banks Muhammed-Bey). Grandchildren: Carlita Banks-Adams, Katresa Banks, Michelle A. Banks, Harold Banks, Jr., Audrey Blackwell, Rosita Banks-Taylor, Consuela Banks, Juanita Banks, Bridgette Hicks, Shanika Ratliff, Julia Belton, Gregory Banks, Jr., DeSaun Rozier, Vanessa Rose, Jina Banks-Saunders, Michelle Y. Banks, and Charmaine Banks. Special niece: Arnetta Ruby Scales. Loving memories will also be cherished by her 23 great grandchildren, 11 great-great grandchildren, and a host of other family members and friends.

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Marguerite M. Jackson

October 28, 1926 - August 29, 2022