Maple Ann Jackson, 81, passed on September 28, 2020. She was born to Earl jackson and Marathon cole in Alabam, Arkansas on May 01, 1939.

She married Kennedy strong and they lived together in Chicago, Illinois. Together they raised 8 children Thersa cole, Gerald cole, Ray cole, Ralph jackson, Marvell jackson, Mildred cole, Gerry cole, . She is also survived by 9 grandchildren.

Maple graduated from Home schooled in 1963 and received a degree from the Kennedy King College in 1978.

Maple worked at Home health care until he retired in 15 and was passionate about affecting the most positive change in people.