Ms. Jeannetta Washington

February 12, 1948 - January 12, 2021

Our beloved mother, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend, Ms. Jeannetta Washington aka “Mama J”, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the age of 72 years. “Mama J” was born on February 12, 1948 in Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Saginaw High School and Saginaw Valley State University. She also was employed for SVSU as a Keypunch Operator for several years. “ Mama J” loved the Lord and attended Mt. Olive Institutional Missionary Baptist Church. “Mama J” enjoyed reading her bible, attending church activities, and most importantly, freestyle cooking. “Mama J” loved her family and friends with everything in her. When you needed love, advise, or just a warm hug, “Mama J” welcomed you with open arms. She leaves to cherish her memory, six daughters whom she knows will take care of each other; Nikkelle Carter (Dennis), Akieba (James), Eliza, Chelane, Jewliah and Jada Washington; 15 grandchildren; two great-grands; one sister, Shirley Murry; two brothers, J.T. Landrum (Azalee) and Robert Landrum; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends including special friend, Peggy Haulcy and special niece, Roshawndra Huffman-Phillips. Ms. Washington was preceded in death by her parents, Eliza and Ernest Landrum, Sr; four brothers, George Landrum, Leroy Horne, Ernest Landrum, Jr. and Charles Landrum; two sisters, Hazel Williams and Fay Jamerson and special friends, Frances Huffman and Carrie Winston. Funeral service will take place Friday, January 29, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Evans & Browne's funeral Home, 441 North Jefferson Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan 48607. Dr. Marvin T. Smith will officiate. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery, 3210 South Washington Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan. Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. until time of service.