Bertie Mae Donham Jackson, age 91, was born November 26, 1934, in Eastland County, Texas, to William Tandy Donham and Bertha Pence Donham. She spent most of her life in Eastland County before moving to Carthage, Texas, in 2021. She entered her heavenly home on June 10, 2026.
Bertie was the oldest of five children and graduated as Salutatorian of her class from Cisco High School. After graduation, she worked several jobs in Cisco before becoming secretary of First Baptist Church of Cisco.
On April 14, 1956, she married Drew Dan Jackson. Together they built a life in Eastland County, farming and raising their family. Bertie faithfully supported the farm operation while managing the household and keeping meticulous financial records.
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