Marthajo G. Bacon, 85, passed away Friday, February 14, 2014 at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Mrs. Bacon was born in Lexington, MS on October 19, 1928. She was a resident of Raymond, MS where she has resided for the past 41 years. She is a member of Oak Forest Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Retiring from Jackson Public Schools, Mrs. Bacon was active in many civic organizations. She was a founding member of the Metro Exchange Club, a charter member of the Knife and Fork Club and a member of the O.E.S. (Order of the Eastern Star). She was preceded in death by her husband; Richard H. Bacon and brother; Walter P. Gaston. She is survived by her children; Genny (Eddie) Henderson of Madison, MS, Janet B. Holloway of Russia and Angela (Tommy) McKenzie of Raymond, MS, John Bacon of Raymond, MS :6 grandchildren; Ryan Holloway, Jennifer Russum, Lauren Henderson, Andrew Henderson, Jonathan Bacon and Joseph Bacon and 5 great grandchildren. Visitation will be on Sunday, February 16, 2014, at Chancellor Funeral Home , Byram, MS from 2-5pm and Monday, February 17, 2014, from 10-11am with Funeral Service starting at 11am. Burial will be at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS.