Julia Mae Baber Jackson

Julia Mae Baber Jackson, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away at her home in Louisville, Kentucky, on October 20, 2026, surrounded by family.

Born on January 6, 1934, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy and Georgia Watson.

Julia was a graduate of Catholic High School of 1952. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church for many many years until their closure. She would often frequent other catholic churches in the area.

Her presence was a blessing to all who knew her and her memory will forever remain in the hearts of those she leaves behind.

Julia leaves behind a lasting legacy of family, love, and togetherness.

While her absence will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved her, her memory will remain a source of comfort and strength for generations to come.

Julia is preceded in death by her husbands, William H. Baber and Samuel Jackson; grandsons, Juwan and Taiwan Johnson; parents, LeRoy Watson and Georgia Watson; siblings, Joe Shelby, Rose Watson (Beam), Clarence Watson, LeRoy Watson Jr., Joe Watson, Virena Watson Holloman, and Syrilla Fresh.

Left to cherish her memory, Julia is survived by her children, Victor Baber, Michael Baber, Vincent Baber, Mark Baber, Darrell Baber, George (Patricia) Baber, Zigmond Baber, Phonsine Baber, and Ursula Hall; 25 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; siblings, Gloria Smith and Robert Shelby; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held for Mrs. Julia Mae Baber Jackson at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Miracle Temple Church of Deliverance, 2208 Dixie Highway, Louisville, Kentucky. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the church. Burial will follow the funeral service at Louisville Memorial Gardens West, 4400 Dixie Highway, Louisville, Kentucky.