Service Details
Funeral: Monday, October 7, 2019 11:00am
Visitation: Monday, October 7, 2019 10:00- 11:00am
Location: Greater Mt. Eagle Missionary Baptist Church, 929 State St., Racine, WI 53405
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Racine – Mrs. Jerlene (nee: Woods) Jackson entered into eternal life on Friday September 27, 2019 in Racine, Wisconsin.
On January 16, 1940 Jerlene became the 8th child of the late Elroy and Georgia (nee: Pegues Woods in Oxford, Mississippi. At an early age she confessed her faith in Jesus Christ and joined Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Oxford, MS.
On October 27, 1957 she was united in Holy Matrimony to the love of her life Boyd W. Jackson Sr. To that union they were blessed with four children.
Jerlene and her family relocated to Wisconsin in 1959 were she united and became an active member of Greater Mt. Eagle Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. E.E. Woods. Jerlene served on the Usher Board and The United Church Ushers of Wisconsin until her health began to fail. Jerlene was currently under the leadership of Pastor Keith T. Evans. She was employed at the Rainfair Corporation until her retirement.
Jerlene is survived by her four children Harold (Brenda) Jackson, Mary (Lamar) Tobias, Crystal Jackson-Johnson of all of Racine, WI and Boyd Jackson Jr of Rochester, NY; grandchildren, LaKeisha, Kenya, LaRita (George), Shana, SheVentria, Alfredo Sr (Tracy), Lamar Jr, Antonio Sr, Keith, Christopher, Kyle (Tiffany), Kevin (Monserrat) and Brittany; great-grandchildren Champagne, Qiondia, Quayvion, George Jr, Serenity, Harmoni, Morgan, Robert, Alfredo Jr, Brooklyn, Travon, Trayvion, Tryrion, Jayden, Neaveh, Antonio Jr, Kyvyn, Justin, Jordan, Ryland, Harper, Cole, Declan, Manny, Darnell and one on the way; special grandchildren: Kim, Pam, Tanisha, LaShawn, Jasmine and DuWayne three godchildren Lester Chenney Jr., Rebecca Tate and Sherrita Sterling; five sisters Mattie McJunkins of Racine, WI, Ada Pegues, Ruthie Smith, Jessie Brazil and Louise Holland and one brother Jerome (Maxine) Woods all of Oxford, MS; sisters-n-law, Clemmie Foots of Maryland, Bertha Blackmon, Jerlene (Nathaniel) Barker, Pauline Jackson all of WI and Lillie Jackson of Georgia; brothers-n-law Elder Calvin (Clara) Jackson of WI, Robert (Georgia) Jackson of MS and Larry (Hattie) Jackson of Arizona; special friend James Moore and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Jerlene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Boyd W. Jackson Sr; sister Ruby McJunkins; brothers Robert, Charlie B, John H., Curtis and JW Woods as well as her Grandson Shavonta Jackson.
The Celebration of Her Life will be held on Monday October 7, 2019 11:00 at Greater Mt. Eagle Missionary Baptist Church, 929 State St., Racine, WI. Visitation will be in the church from 10:00am until the time of service. Pastor Keith T. Evans will be officiating. Interment will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park.
The family would like to give a special thank you to her nurse Shelia Carter and the staff of Allay Home & Hospice Inc.
Mr & Mrs Bird Ivy says
Our deepest condolences to you and your family, may God strengthen your hearts and.help you find comfort and peace. Mr& Mrs Donnie Ivy.
THE HICKS FAMILY says
🌹CAPTURED BY JESUS CHRIST OUR SAVIOR.
Anonymous says
Anita Hardin
I will always remember her smile and laughter. Praying God encourages your hearts. My condolences to the family.
Bobbie/Beverly Reynolds says
My condolences to Harold/Jackson Family, Sorry For Your Loss
Jamese from Florida says
My condolences to the family, may the lord rock you in your time of sorrow.
Tanika & Amere says
Our resting Angle Babysitter Amere and I love you.
RavenSG says
I’m so sorry for the passing of this wonderful lady. I remember always being welcomed in her home and treated like a granddaughter. We all would lay in that California King bed and watch television. LaKeisha, and LaRita I’m uplifting you all in prayer. I send condolences to the entire family. God bless you all.
Valerie m Brown says
BabySitter loved everybody’s children she will be missed dearly 💋💋💋💋
Wanda Payton-Gregory says
My deepest condolences. LaRita, Kiesha, and family you are in my prayers🙏. Rest In Heaven Mrs Jackson (babysitter)❤
Karen Golden says
So sorry for y’all loss. God is in control. Mrs Jackson has earn her wings . Love and prayers to the entire family. Karen Golden
TinaScott says
Sorry for your loss praying for you and your family Rih (babysitter)
Woods family says
Charles Edward Woods Jr and the extended Chicago woods family send there deapest condolences to the family
Stephanie Williams says
Rest well Cuzzin from Yvonne flowers Gibson and family (daughter of Louise Woods Flowers )
Sheretha Hoyle and family says
Aunt Jerlene you will definitely be missed ….. sending my prayers to the rest of your family
Katrinia Holland says
I will always cherish the memories I had of you when you came to Mississippi and I will never forget you. I love you always and forever rih tete
Cindie, Chris, Cierra and Esa says
You will be missed immensely Aunt Jerlene.
Anonymous says
The woods family in South Bend send our deepest sympathy to the family. We love you guys.
Shanda says
Our deepest condolences to the Jackson family
Love all
Shanda smith , Diane , & family
Dorothy Bizzle says
Sending my deepest condolences to you and family in the loss of your love ❤️ one praying for comfort and strength ……Dorothy Bizzle an Family
Rena Liggins says
My deepest condolences during your time of sorrow. Praying today tomorrow and always.
Lori Everton says
Sending my prayers 🙏 and condolences to the family.
Lori Everton
Sherby A Oliver says
I loved Ms Jackson and will dearly miss her.
Sherby
Mary Myers says
To The Jackson Family.
I am so sad to here you lost your mom. But my mother is right around the corner. If you need anything give us a call were family. I knew your family for at least 50 yrs. You cant get no better than that .Were family until the end we love yal just that much
Mr. & Mrs. Allen Smith says
Our condolences and deepest sympathy goes out to the family in your time of grief🙏🏾🙏🏾
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Smith
Alnita Jackson ( Johnson ) says
So sorry for you and your families loss,I pray God gives all of you the strength you need to endure. God will comfort you and keep you in his arms. Love you all. She will be missed!
Toby and LaDonna says
We send our deepest condolences and will keep the family in prayer.💜
Carl & Lesia King says
Our prayers are with our family. Love you cousin Jerlene. Rest in Heaven. ❤️
Nanette Adams says
My Deepest Condolences And Prayers Send May God Give You The Comfort And Strength And This Time Of Sorrow
Tina Morris says
Sending heartfelt prayers to your family.
May God help you find peace in this hard time.
Anonymous says
My condolences to the family may God be your strength.