Nellie E. Jackson

Nellie E. Jackson, the fifth child of the late Mamie (nee Washington) Jackson and Arden J. Jackson was born at 531 South Caroline Street on August 10, 1929. She received her formal education through the Baltimore City Public Schools and was a graduate of Dunbar High School.Nellie entered the catering and housekeeping industry as a young woman. At Nellie’s first catering job, she worked with her late nephew, Robin E. Mitchell at what is currently known as Turf Valley Country Club. Once Nellie entered the housekeeping industry, she worked at establishments such as Friendship Airport (now known Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport).Holiday Inn, (where Nellie was instrumental in obtaining positions for several of her nieces and nephews, including one of her favorite, Dennis Lindsey, who also was fortunate enough to be relocated to a Holiday Inn in Jamaica), Hecht Company and the University of Baltimore, lastly before her retirement in 1992.Nellie married Joseph E. Christian, Sr. in 1953. From this union was born two sons, Joseph Edward and Steven Louis Christian, who preceded her in death. Nellie was the last living sibling of the late Anita, Eae James, Ella Mae and Ardie. She humbly adopted the name of “Baby Nellie”, which her many family members and friends affectionately referred to her as.“Baby Nellie” was “the last one” …the hold out. When we think of words to describe her, independent, outspoken a fighter, determined, defiant, rebel, tough firm affectionate, unusual, not concerned with the rest of society, and precocious. Nellie could give a special nickname to every family member. She enjoyed socializing with friends and family, spending time with her good friend Miss White and attending weddings, bar-b-ques, watching football games and visiting neighborhood churches. During her brief illness, “Baby Nellie” received care from nieces Delores Richardson and Annette Lindsey.Our “Baby Nellie” will fondly be missed by her loving son and his wife, Joe and Valerie, eleven grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of mournful relatives and friends.

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Nellie E. Jackson

August 10, 1929 - April 11, 2006