Long (Poole), Charlotte Jane Charlotte Jane Poole Long was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 in Jackson, Michigan. She was born August 11, 1925 in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of William and Laila Poole. Charlotte grew up in Jackson, Michigan. She was a member of Second Baptist Church under Reverend Amos Polk Williams. She also attended United People's Church under the leadership of Pastor Billy Pierce. Charlotte was an employee with the State of Michigan, Department of Corrections at the Prison of Southern Michigan from June 1973 to August 1988. She began her career in the mailroom and then later took a position in the infirmary. Charlotte became a corrections officer where she became the first female to work in the housing unit of the prison. She retired as a Resident Unit Officer. She loved gathering her family and friends for dinners and cookouts. Charlotte loved drawing, music and dancing and was the life of the party! She also enjoyed interior decorating so much so that her home was always beautifully decorated! She was a loyal friend and an amazing Mother. Charlotte taught her children to be strong and independent. Charlotte leaves to cherish her memory 2 daughters, Judith (Roosevelt) Jones, Battle Creek, Michigan, Christina (Michael) Jennings, East Lansing, Michigan; 2 sons, Jerome Atkins (Amy Puente) and Bryan (Patricia) Long, Jackson, Michigan; grandchildren, Charlotte (Chris) Smith, East Lansing, Michigan, Douglas Jones, Christopher (Teresa) Jones, Charise (Carmell) Dennis, all of Battle Creek, Michigan, Darryn Atkins, Jackson, Michigan; Jerome (Ann) Atkins, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kenyetta Lewis, Jackson, Michigan, Trevor Buckner, Lansing, Michigan, Bryan Long, Jr., Texas, LaWren Long, North Dakota, and Jayvion Atkins, Jackson, Michigan; 13 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; 4 brothers, Mervin Poole, Marvin Poole, and Benny (Christiane) Poole all of Jackson, Michigan; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends including special friends, Elaine Crawford and Ruthie Walker. Proceeded in death by her parents, William Poole and Laila Lorraine Poole Dawkins; stepfather, John Dawkins; son, Robert Earl Atkins; granddaughter, Colleen Jones; sisters-in-law, Ida Poole, Dimple Poole, Virginia Poole, and Barbara Poole. Special thanks to her son, Jerome Atkins for taking excellent care of her in her final years. Visitation will be Monday, June 27 from 2-8 PM at the House of Johnson, 235 W Prospect, Jackson, MI. The funeral will be held Tuesday, June 28 at 12:00 PM at the Second Baptist Church, 304 E Prospect, Jackson, MI.