Birth date: Sep 22, 1932 Death date: Jun 15, 2019
Mary was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on September 22, 1932. She came to Tacoma as child in the early 1940s with her mother, Edna Jackson (nee Boling), who came to Washington to work during World War II. Mary’s father, Hasty Leona Read Obituary
Mrs. Mary Louise Jackson Ross and my mother, Mary Louise Barr, lived right down the street from one another for many years on South Ainsworth Ave. They used to talk on the phone quite frequently and every once in a while they would get together and go out. My mother told me that Mrs. Ross had a beautful yard and garden and tried for years to pass along tips that would help my mother grow flowers in her yard. Although my mother's gardening skills did not improve, I think both of them had a good time trying to figure out exactly what my mom was doing wrong. After the sudden death of my sister and during the latter stages of my mother's life, Mrs. Ross was a tower of strength, calling and checking on her several times a week. My mother and our family, really appreciated her support during our time of need.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Joyce and Thomas Barr
