Mamma Tanner was a precious soul that is and will be missed very much. May God comfort the family, friends, and loved ones during this time of bereavement. As church members of Ephesus San Antonio, the family has our deepest condolences and our prayers goes to all of her love ones. May God bless all of you always. Maranatha.
Mary O. Tanner
November 25, 1929 ~ April 25, 2026
Born in:
Key West, Florida
Resided in:
Manvel, Texas
Mary Ocie Tanner was born November 25, 1929 to the late Mary Ocie Smallwood and LeRoy Jackson in Key West, Florida. She was the fifth sibling of five children born to this union. She attended Douglas High School. She was a faithful member of Bethel A.M.E. Church.
Mary, lovingly known as “Mama Tanner” graciously volunteered for over seventeen years as a Christian Senior Service Companion, providing hours of companionship and minor assistance to over seventeen elderly and disabled adults. As a past member of the Senior Companion Program Advisory Council, Mama Tanner participated in numerous speaking engagements to spread the word about Senior Companionship.
Mama Tanner joined Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church in San Antonio, Texas, under the leadership of Pastor Clarence Williams, III. Mama Tanner was a devoted and active woman of God who impacted so many people’s lives. She faithfully served in numerous roles over the decades. Her dedication was evident in her work as an active member of Christian Senior Service-Senior Companion, supported the United Way, and Ephesus Soup Kitchen. Mama Tanner blessed the church with the making of the “Ten Commandment Tapestry” for the grand opening of the new building in November 2008.
Over the years, Mama Tanner has blessed many individuals and families with her famous pot-holders and afghans made with much love and tedious hand-work.
Mama Tanner was blessed with three children, late Calvin Jackson, Johnny Williams and Loretta Taylor, and numerous nephews, nieces and grandchildren.
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Memorial Service: May 24, 2026 11:00 am
Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church
4123 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX United States
78220
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