Jonnie Greene

Jackson

Jonnie Greene Jackson, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 21, 2026, just days after celebrating the 51st anniversary of her 25th birthday.

Jonnie was born on September 15, 1950, in Greensboro, Alabama, to the late Johnnie and Eliza (Cindy) Greene. She was a proud Flintstone and graduate of Flint Northern High School. After high school she attended Western Michigan University, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. It was at Western Michigan in 1970 that she met the love of her life, Nathaniel Jackson Jr., at a bowling alley. Jonnie and Nate were married on April 28, 1973, at Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint, Michigan, and made their home in Jackson, Michigan.

For many years, Jonnie touched countless lives as a medical social worker at Foote Hospital in Jackson. In 1991, the Jackson family relocated to Toledo, Ohio. Before her retirement, Jonnie served with immense pride as the Director of the Pacesetters Scholarship Program and Director of Admissions at her beloved Toledo Central Catholic High School (Go Irish!).

Jonnie was a woman of vibrant joy who loved to travel, shop, and gift her family with personal birthday concerts using her beautiful, operatic soprano voice. Above all, she cherished time spent with family and friends. Jonnie traveled all over the country to attend their various sporting events, musicals, dance recitals, and graduations. Jonnie was always there. She was an amazing wife and mother, but nothing compared to the love she had for her grandchildren, who affectionately knew her as "Mimi." In Mimi's eyes, her grandchildren could absolutely do no wrong.

Another passion in Jonnie's life was her devotion to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She entered the illustrious sisterhood on January 30, 1970, through the Delta Upsilon Chapter at Western Michigan University, crossing alongside her college roommate, JoAnna Martin, and closely followed by her Flint and Macedonia friend, Lou Ella Curry. Their "Big Sister" Patricia Polk helped guide them all to Deltaland. Jonnie's deep love for her sorority inspired many family members to follow in her footsteps, including her daughter, niece, and sister, as well as numerous other young women she mentored over the years.

Jonnie was the heart of every group. Whether it was her siblings, children, sorority sisters, FabFit, Warren AME, Coterie or CCHS family, Jonnie brought the love, smiles, and laughter to every life she touched. For 41 years Nate and Jonnie welcomed and hosted "Family & Friends Day" at their homes in Jackson and Toledo. Every year the crowd grew larger, because of Jonnie's sweet spirit.

Jonnie is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Nathaniel Jackson Jr.; her devoted children, Tene of Toledo, OH, Webster (Holly) of Gahanna, OH, and Holley of Toledo, OH; and her true pride and joy, her grandchildren, Dominic, Laney, and Eliza.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie and Eliza Greene, father-in-law, Nathaniel Jackson Sr., sister, Ethel Robinson, brother Johnie Ward, brother-in-law Hawthorne Jenkins, sister-in-law Ondria Jackson, and niece Sharisa "Girly" Greene.

As the oldest of nine children, she leaves behind her siblings, Roosevelt Greene, Janice Tooson, Larry Greene, Ricky (Sandra) Greene, Gary (Brenda) Greene, Danny (Vicki) Greene, Barry (Regina) Greene, and Terence (Kim) Greene. When Jonnie married Nate, she fortunately gained an awesome family that never felt like in-laws but just an extension of the Greene Family. She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother-in-law Bessie Mae Jackson, Wade (Patricia) Jackson, Glen Jackson, Harlan (Cheryl) Jackson, Gloria Jackson Jenkins, and Avery Jackson. Additionally, special sister-in-laws Samona Nelson and Teddra Allen. The mother of Dominic and Laney, Hannah Bauman. A host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends will miss her welcoming spirit.

***On October 3, 2026, Coterie and The Toledo Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will have special ceremonies beginning at 9:00 a.m. ***