Catherine Cecelia Jackson, 87 of Clinton, MD departed her life on September 15, 2008 after a long illness. She was born on April 4, 1921 to the late Levi Holley and Mary M.(Barnes) Holley.

Catherine attended St. Peters Catholic School in Baltimore, MD, fellowshipped with National Church of God of Ft. Washington, MD, and was Pastored by Fletcher Wright until her illness.

Catherine's greatest love was being an Evangelist, a mother, grandmother, and a friend to many especially in their time of need. She was a praying woman with a strong faith in God.

From a blessed union with the late Thomas A. Jackson came five sons; two of whom are deceased, Gilbert Jackson and David Jackson. Three surviving sons, William I. Jackson Sr. of Mechanicsville, MD, Francis S. Jackson of Forestville, MD and Elmer Jackson of Gilbert, AZ.

In addition to her sons, Catherine leaves fond memories in the hearts of her beloved brother: James Holley; Three daughters-in-law, Selina Holt-Jackson, Regina Jackson, Sandra Jackson; grandchildren Marina Jackson, Seresa Fenwick, Thomas Jackson, Jerome Jackson, Randy Jackson Rena Norris, Lamont Rothwell, Vandora Rothwell Turner and a host of great grandchildren, family members and friends.

Catherine was preceded in death by sisters; Alberta Weems and Elizabeth Holley, brothers; Spencer Holley, Lewis Holley, Charles Holley and John Holley, and grandson; William I. Jackson Jr.

Family will receive friends for Catherine's Life Celebration on Monday, September 22, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. by the Reverend Roderick McClanahan.

Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Serving as pallbearers will be Thomas E. Jackson, Jr., Jerome M. Jackson, Randy W. Jackson, Wesley Johnson, Gerald Warren and James Norris.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.