Susan Jackson

Susan Mae Jackson, Tatanga Ska Wiya (White Buffalo Woman), died Feb. 23, 2026.

Born Feb. 13, 1941, in Oswego, she became the fifth of 11 children to parents Wilson and Josephine Jackson. She grew up in Frazer, where she attended school and obtained her GED. She worked numerous jobs, some of which she was fond of more than others. She was masterful at the many hobbies she enjoyed doing and to have a few which included sewing, baking and gardening. She kept the biggest yard within the community, teeming with an array of vibrant flowers and lush grass. She was tough like the ground she grew up on after all. More than anything, she loved spending time amongst family and seeing her grandchildren grow. A good portion of such times were spent on the powwow trail where she could be found front row cheering on her grandbabies as they danced or visiting with the many friends she made along the way.

Fierce and tenacious, she was the bedrock of her family, the one who knew where