Mrs. Annie Mae (Bankhead) Jackson was born on February 16, 1918, in Plain Dealing, Louisiana, to Roxie Ann Bankhead and Edward Williams. Blessed with an extraordinary 108 years, she grew to become the oldest resident of Hot Springs, Arkansas, and one of the community’s most cherished matriarchs.
Her long life was a living testimony to hard work, endurance, the power of prayer, and an unwavering faith in the Lord. A devoted member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Sister Jackson faithfully served her congregation until she was no longer able to attend in person. Over the years, she dedicated her time to the Usher Board and the Missionary Society, worked in the church kitchen, and taught Sunday School. Above all, she was a devout prayer warrior whose heartfelt prayers uplifted everyone blessed to hear her.
Throughout her century-long journey, Mrs. Jackson gathered profound wisdom, generously sharing her life lessons and guidance with family, friends, coworkers, and her beloved church family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank H. Jackson; her siblings, Carrie Bell Smith, Etta Herrin, Maude Ester Underwood, and Edward Williams Jr.; and her nieces and nephews, William J. Green Jr., Frank L. Black, Leon Brown, Mamie L. Robinson, and David Lee.
Her memory and legacy will forever be lovingly cherished by Alice M. McGhee and Londell Brown of Denver, Colorado, along with a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
A Golden Thought
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
— Psalm 23
A Homegoing Celebration will be held in Annie Mae’s honor at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Saint Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Hot Springs. A public viewing will precede the service from 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. She will be laid to rest at the Little Rock National Cemetery alongside her beloved husband, PFC Frank H. Jackson.
Family and friends are warmly invited to share memories and sign the online guestbook below. Brandon’s Mortuary is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Her full obituary will post later.