Frances Benton Jackson
March 5, 1942 – February 3, 2023
Frances Benton “Fran” Jackson, 80, of Owings passed away February 3, 2023. She was born March 5, 1942, in Savannah, GA, to John and Lula (Mixon) Benton. Fran grew up in Charleston, SC, and married Hugh Stanley Jackson, Jr., on May 8, 1960. They moved to Calvert County shortly after getting married. Fran worked in the accounting department with Prince George’s County Government for many years. Fran was a longtime member of Mt. Harmony-Lower Marlboro United Methodist Church where she often volunteered with the church yard sale and other church functions. Fran loved spending time with her family, and she and Hugh were inseparable. Together they enjoyed camping, crabbing, fishing, traveling to South Carolina to see family, and country dancing. Fran also loved arts and crafts and their beloved Shih Tzu, Huey.
Fran was preceded in death by her husband Hugh in March of 2022 and her sister Betty Denham in 2009. She is survived by her sons Hugh Jackson III of Huntingtown and John Jackson and his partner Julie Linkins of Lower Marlboro; grandchildren Holly Ensey and her husband Sean, Jenny Freed and her husband Billy, and Hugh Jackson IV; great-granddaughter Ivy Ensey; sister Ruby Thacher; and sister-in-law Carolyn Jackson.
Visitation
Sunday, February 12, 2023
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Services
- Funeral Service
Monday, February 13, 2023
11:00 AM
Interment
- Burial
Contributions
Condolences
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6 Feb 2023
10:54am
Rocky, Julie, and Family. So sorry to hear of this loss. It was a great pleasure to meet Fran back in March. Even at such a difficult time, her face lit up when she spoke about Hugh. I am sure they are both equally delighted to be reunited. Peace be with all of you.
City
Laurel
State
MD
6 Feb 2023
4:57pm
Rocky and Julie, and the entire family, I send my heartfelt condolences for your loss. I send you thoughts of comfort during this very difficult time.
City
Severn
State
MD
6 Feb 2023
6:21pm
Rocky and Julie, Really loved meeting Fran at Thanksgiving. It was nice having dinner with everyone. We will all be thinking of you and sending love and prayers for the whole family.
City
TappahannockVA
State
Virginia
7 Feb 2023
5:23am
Dear Huey, Rocky, (and family)
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. She was such a sweet, smart lady. May she be reunited in eternal happiness with your father. — Hugs, Tina
City
Annapolis
State
MD.
7 Feb 2023
2:22pm
Sympathy to the family. I worked with Fran at Prince George’s County, Office of Finance. I will remember her fondly and sending prayers to all. Doris Hall
City
Brandywine
State
Md
7 Feb 2023
3:01pm
I worked with Fran and she was such a lovely woman and loved a good laugh.
I will remember her fondly. Peace be with you all.
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
8 Feb 2023
12:30pm
Sympathy to the Jackson family. I worked briefly with Fran @ Prince George’s County Government. May she rest in Peace.
City
Owings
State
Maryland
8 Feb 2023
4:18pm
Rocky and the Jackson family:
I worked with Fran at the PG county finance office. Fran was a dear friend of mine and I will miss her very much. She always had good ideas and gave me good advice. I will treasure her memory always. I’m sending you all peace and prayers.
City
Annapolis
State
MD
9 Feb 2023
1:01pm
Fran was a long time member of our “Odenton craft/friendship group”. She had a great sense of humor, was so talented and so kind…she quickly became a wonderful friend. Fran often talked of her family and it was very clear how much she loved all of them…including her little shih tzu, Hughey. Because I also had a shih tzu, we shared many, many stories together that I will always cherish. She will be missed so much…Rest in peace our sweet Fran….Pat Wellford
City
Round Hill
State
VA
9 Feb 2023
3:48pm
Dear Hugh, Rocky, & family,
My prayers and condolences go out to you all. I worked with Fran at PG. She was so talented, creative and filled with flair! She was such fun and a joy to know!
May God bless each of you with Peace and comfort and may Fran always live in your hearts .
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
10 Feb 2023
12:36pm
I am Hugh’s first cousin (Joan Fowler) and of the same age. We were close as kids. He was so compassionate. I held on to Hugh when my father took us to the scary caves in Virginia. Fran was a perfect match. Our entire family loved Fran. Rocky and Hugh, you were blessed with great parents who are just where they want to be….with each other.
City
Miami, FL
State
Florida
25 Jun 2023
12:09pm
Peace be with the family of Fran
I worked with her at the Courthouse in Upper Marlboro
Bonita Burley
City
Richmond Hill
State
Georgia
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Rocky, Julie, and Family. So sorry to hear of this loss. It was a great pleasure to meet Fran back in March. Even at such a difficult time, her face lit up when she spoke about Hugh. I am sure they are both equally delighted to be reunited. Peace be with all of you.
Rocky and Julie, and the entire family, I send my heartfelt condolences for your loss. I send you thoughts of comfort during this very difficult time.
Rocky and Julie, Really loved meeting Fran at Thanksgiving. It was nice having dinner with everyone. We will all be thinking of you and sending love and prayers for the whole family.
Dear Huey, Rocky, (and family)
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. She was such a sweet, smart lady. May she be reunited in eternal happiness with your father. — Hugs, Tina
Sympathy to the family. I worked with Fran at Prince George’s County, Office of Finance. I will remember her fondly and sending prayers to all. Doris Hall
I worked with Fran and she was such a lovely woman and loved a good laugh.
I will remember her fondly. Peace be with you all.
Sympathy to the Jackson family. I worked briefly with Fran @ Prince George’s County Government. May she rest in Peace.
Rocky and the Jackson family:
I worked with Fran at the PG county finance office. Fran was a dear friend of mine and I will miss her very much. She always had good ideas and gave me good advice. I will treasure her memory always. I’m sending you all peace and prayers.
Fran was a long time member of our “Odenton craft/friendship group”. She had a great sense of humor, was so talented and so kind…she quickly became a wonderful friend. Fran often talked of her family and it was very clear how much she loved all of them…including her little shih tzu, Hughey. Because I also had a shih tzu, we shared many, many stories together that I will always cherish. She will be missed so much…Rest in peace our sweet Fran….Pat Wellford
Dear Hugh, Rocky, & family,
My prayers and condolences go out to you all. I worked with Fran at PG. She was so talented, creative and filled with flair! She was such fun and a joy to know!
May God bless each of you with Peace and comfort and may Fran always live in your hearts .
I am Hugh’s first cousin (Joan Fowler) and of the same age. We were close as kids. He was so compassionate. I held on to Hugh when my father took us to the scary caves in Virginia. Fran was a perfect match. Our entire family loved Fran. Rocky and Hugh, you were blessed with great parents who are just where they want to be….with each other.
Peace be with the family of Fran
I worked with her at the Courthouse in Upper Marlboro
Bonita Burley