Marla Jean Jackson “Gray Squirrel Woman”, 47, left us to be with the Lord on March 30, 2021 in Billings, MT with her family by her side.
Marla was born on November 10, 1973 in Wolf Point, MT to Mary Sue Jackson and Reginald Hotomanie. She grew up in Frazer, MT graduating in May 1992. She enjoyed cheerleading, basketball, cross country and volleyball all throughout her high school years. Marla also met the love her life Richard Clark the year of her senior year. From this union they had 3 children, Bradley, Linnea and Brett.
She worked at Git & Go, Nakoda Trail Shop and also worked as a paraprofessional at the Frazer school. She enjoyed playing pool and won many tournaments. She had 25 grandbabies who she loved and called each one her baby. Marla had many “babies” she loved to over on everyone’s kids and claimed them all as her own. She was patiently waiting on her latest grandson who will be making his arrival this July. Her grandbabies, Da’Shaun, Quincee and Malayna all thought the world of their Nana and who she would do anything for.
Marla is survived by her children, Bradley Clark, Linnea (Michael) Escarcega and Brett Clark; her spouse Richard Clark; mother Mary Sue Jackson; sisters Marlyce Jackson and Karen McNabb; brothers Marlin (Tina) Jackson, Milo (Jewel) Jackson, Morris Jackson, Myron (Dee) Jackson; favorite Auntie Wilberta (Marvin) Toavs; aunties Millie and Meryle Hotomanie and Tan Leckie; friends she took as sisters Norina Fisher, Lana Fourstar, Gracie Ackerman, Doral Doney, Tina Jackson, Dejondra and Colleen Gardipee, Lynn YellowWolf, Janeen Firemoon and DaniJo Bushman. All her babies, relatives from Fort Belknap, Billings, North Dakota and CTK Canada.
Marla is preceded in death by her dad, Reginald Hotomanie; brother Miles Jackson; grandmother Mary B. Hayes; special nephew Brayden Jackson; uncles Wilbert, Clarence, Emerson, Stonewall and James Jackson, Mike, Gary and Elvis Hotomanie, Terry Ryder; aunties Rosalyn “Toni” Jackson, Frances Jackson, RoseMary Bullchief and Glennis Jack; grandpas Wilbert Jackson, August Hayes and all her relatives from Fort Belknap and CTK Canada.
Marla had many friends. We are so sorry if we forgot anyone. Just know she loved and cared for every one of you.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Thursday April 8, 2021
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
513 Dawson Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Thursday April 8, 2021
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
513 Dawson Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Florence says
Rest In Peace! Fly high you are a beautiful Angel, now. Going to miss seeing you! I didn’t think it would be the last time that I would see you, when I went up to Linnea’s . You came out with the biggest smile and those dimples. You were a beautiful lady .
Lucy Redekopp says
My sincere condolences to the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ruth Iron Shield says
RIP Marla, your truly going to be missed, you had so much Love to give to all your family, and they Loved you back, such a big loss to the Jackson family, fly high Marla, with those beautiful Angel wings, prayers for all the family…
Dorothy Mathews says
Sending my Love and Condolences to The Jackson Family.
Marla was beautiful inside and out, her presence will be surely missed. May she rest in Peace and know all who knew her Loved her. Praying for Peace and Comfort for her Family.
KATHRYN M SHIELDS says
Sending my condolences to Punkie and their family. So sorry to hear about your loss. May she brighten the doors of heaven above. L&H’z Kayterz
Patt Iron Cloud Runs Through says
Praying for your beautiful journey to the other side of the moon dear Gorgeous Marla. It just doesn’t seem real. I will keep praying as you are enjoying all the relatives who have passed over and as they are enjoying your presence in Heaven. I just cried and cried when I found out this very sad news of your passing. I love you my beautiful niece. God our Creator has you safely home now with our darling Grandma Mary. I sure miss her too. I love you my girl, hugs and love sent to your children and whole family. Auntie Patt 😭😭😭💔💔💔🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Anna Pedraza-Wetsit says
May God bless you in heaven for being the sweet person you were on earth.when I’d see you and say ” hi Marla” you’d always say in a soft voice ” hi” with a soft voice and a soft little giggle .one just knew you had a kind heart and soul .you will be missed by so many .Father God please bless Marla’s family as they continue to live their lives without her. In Jesus holy name . Amen
Nanette StrangeOwl says
Love you Punkie..condolences to you and yours.
From me and mine in Fort Kipp. Prayers for you all and her babies and companion.
Mike and Pearl Stump says
Our deepest condolences to the family and Prayers are being said for the family. Rest in Peace Marla.
Dale Stensland says
Condolences Marla was a Good person! she will be missed. peace be with you. Dale S
Robin Hayes Hernandez says
Heaven gained an angel.