Mary Jo Jackson, of Coffeyville, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at her home in Coffeyville, with her children by her side.
She was born on August 24, 1937, in Wichita, Kansas to Joseph and Mary C. (Graham) Schulte. Mary Jo lived a full and rich life of 88 years, dedicated to her family, teaching, and the community. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to all who had the privilege of knowing her. A proud Kansas native, Mary Jo grew up in Wichita, where she graduated from Wichita East High School in 1955, before attending Pittsburg State University. It was there she met her late husband, Bob Jackson, whom she married on August 12, 1956. They lived in Fredonia, Kansas for a year before making their home in Coffeyville.
A passionate educator, Mary Jo taught at Holy Name Catholic School in the 1960s, before retiring in 1967. She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, Holy Name Altar Society and the Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority during her college days. Mary Jo was also part of a bridge club in Coffeyville. Throughout her life, she found joy in canning fruits and vegetables, making jelly, doing DIY home remodeling, playing golf, watching Kansas State football and Duke basketball, watching Hallmark Mysteries, going to the casinos, and spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren.
Mary Jo is survived by her children who fondly remember her whistle to get home, Jeff, Mark, Chris (Debbie) and Missy Jackson; her grandchildren, Courtney Jackson and Kyle (Elly) Jackson; her nephew Troy (Delcy) Schulte; and great nieces, Mary Jo and Marlene Schulte. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Jackson, her grandson, Scotty Jackson; parents, Joseph and Mary Schulte; brother, Mike Schulte; sister, Nancy Lancelot.
Friends may call on Monday, June 8, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville.
A Rosary Vigil Service will be held on Monday, at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Name Catholic Church, 408 Willow St., Coffeyville, Kansas, 67337.
Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Name Catholic Church with Father Drew Dellasega officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Coffeyville.
The family suggest memorials in Mary Jo’s memory to Holy Name Altar Society or Holy Name Catholic Church; contributions may be left with or mailed in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.
We invite all who knew and loved Mary Jo to leave memories and upload photos to her memorial page at www.dwbfh.com.
