Ms. Mary Katherine Jackson

Mary Katherine Jackson, lovingly known as Kathy, was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and friend. She lived a life marked by love, faith, and compassion. Kathy was born on December 15, 1961, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Jimmy Lee and Dorothy Ann Roustic. She was the second of five children. In 1968, her family moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where her father answered the call to ministry. Her mother formed a family group called the Roustic Singers—featuring Kathy and her sisters Karen, Dianah, and Roselyn. What began as singing on the stairs turned into ministry in churches throughout the Midwest. Kathy graduated as salutatorian from Lincoln College Preparatory Academy in 1980. She attended Florida A&M University in Tallahassee to pursue Business Administration, later returning to Indianapolis to work at Ameritech (now AT&T). She became a member of Grace Apostolic Church under Bishop Morris E. Golder and joined the Grace Bishop’s Choir. Her gift for music made room for her. Kathy served in several ministries across Indianapolis—Eastern Star, Light of the World, Healing Streams, New Wineskin, and Christ Temple. She also sang backup for gospel legends like Lynette Hawkins-Stevens, Lamar Campbell, and Shirley Caesar. Through Indiana Black Expo, she connected with public figures like Bernie Mac and Babyface. While at Grace Apostolic, she met and married the church organist, Ezra L. Bufford. Together they had one son, Minister Brandon L. Bufford, born November 9, 1987. Later in 2001, Kathy remarried and began a new chapter with Marc Jackson, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. In her final months, though in a nursing facility, Kathy never stopped praising. She led worship services and continued to bless others through song. On Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a long illness, Kathy was called home to be with the Lord. She is preceded in death by her father, Suffragan District Elder Jimmy L. Roustic; grandmothers, Mary Roustic and Catherine Graham; grandfather, James Graham; and granddaughter, Dionna Bufford. Kathy leaves behind her loving mother, Evangelist Dorothy Roustic; her son, Minister Brandon L. Bufford (Felicia); her grandson, RJ; her sisters, Karen Ross, Dianah Martin (Anthony), and Roselyn Bagsby; her brother, Pastor James A. Roustic (Robbin); and a host of extended family and friends who will forever cherish her memory. Funeral Services Saturday, August 9, at 11:00am at The Worship Center. Private Disposition. Visitation will from 10:00am-11:00am at the church. Services conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons. Condolences may be shared on our website.

Ms. Mary Katherine Jackson

December 15, 1961 - July 26, 2025