Maxine Tew Jackson, 73, of Tifton passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at her residence. A graveside funeral service will be held for Mrs. Jackson at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time (2:00 p.m. Central time) on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Dothan, Alabama, where she will be laid to rest. The Rev. Grace Kirkland (Mrs. Jackson’s aunt) will officiate.
Mrs. Jackson’s family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Born August 23, 1952, in Midland City, Alabama, Mrs. Jackson was the daughter of Gladys Corbin of Dothan, Alabama and the late J. L. Tew. She was a textile machine operator at Kenebo in Tifton; and she was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Tifton.
Mrs. Jackson loved going to the beach; and she loved working with her flowers.
Mrs. Jackson is survived by her husband, Porter Jackson of Tifton; one son, Andrew Jackson of Tifton; one brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Helen Tew of Thomasville; one sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and Charles Collins of Dothan, Alabama; and four grandchildren, Madison Salmen, Donovan Smith, Nathan Jackson and Bailey Jackson.
Memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society, Tifton Unit, P. O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73102, or Hospice of Tift Area, 618 Central Avenue North, Tifton, GA 31794.