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Helena Wills Obituary
Helena Wills, 54 of Oxnard passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2010. She was born July 1, 1956 the second of ten children to Joseph and Naomia Jackson who preceded her in death. Ms. Wills was a retired Technician of Camarillo State Hospital where she worked for 22 years.
Born and raised in Oxnard, California she had been a Ventura County resident all her life. She graduated from Oxnard High School in 1975 and continued her education at Oxnard College where she received her Child Development Certification which enabled her to work with local preschool children and children at Camarillo State Hospital. Helena was known for her leadership in the community in the early 1970's for working with the California Youth Authority Colonnades II Drill Team as a Counselor and Drill Instructor, being a part of the Baptist Training Union (BTU) and working with the youth in Vacation Bible School.
She is survived by her two sons William A Wills (wife Jessica) and Nathaniel Wills. Three sisters Melissa Edmonds (Robert) of San Diego, Calif., Stacie Scissom (Renwick) of Oxnard, California., Cassandra Bennett (Stephen) of Camarillo, Calif. Six brothers Joseph D. Jackson Jr. (Nina) of Santa Maria, Harlen Jackson, Cedric Jackson, Lawrence Jackson (Gloria), Radford Jackson (Yvonne) all of Oxnard, Calif., Wendell Jackson (Stacy) of San Diego, Calif., two grandchildren, six aunts and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
The services have been entrusted to Reardon Funeral Home of Oxnard. The viewing will be from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at Reardon Funeral Home, 511 A. St., Oxnard, Ca 93030. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on December 1, 2010 at St. Paul Baptist Church, 1777 Stathem Blvd., Oxnard Ca 93010.
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Wilma
September 21, 2024
Oh my it is my sincere and deepest condolences to hear about this I have known you and Howard from Oxnard before you were married and had your first child, it saddens me to know that you are no longer with us, it has been a long time that I have heard anything of you and to hear this is so sad my deepest condolences to the family
James McCoy
September 20, 2024
I have been searching for you and Howard for years! My heart is broken, I have known you two from the beginning, and lost contact after your first son was born who loved it when I gave you french fries. I hope your son contacts me so I can have full closure!
Ruben Vera
December 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
DONALD BARBER
December 1, 2010
TO THE JACKSON FAMILY , OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU . I KNOW IT MUST BE HARD ON ALL OF YOU . ELVIE , MY FRIEND , MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND MAY SHE REST IN PEACE AND I'LL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS
Dora Vasquez and family
December 1, 2010
Anthiny and Nathan my deepest sympathy to you boys, may your Momma rest in peace and to The Jackson family, my thoughts and prayers to all of you today and always.
The Herrera Family
November 30, 2010
May god bless the entire Jackson family in this time of sadness. My prayers are with you all.
Mary Elizabeth McNeil
November 30, 2010
There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peter Gutierrez & Sylvia Fonseca
November 30, 2010
In times of tears, may you remember laughter. In times of sadness, may you remember smiles. In times of loneliness, may you think of all you shared and may it comfort you to know you'll have those warm loving memories forever. May God bless you Jackson Family
Jodie & Donna Arevalo
November 30, 2010
Our sincere sympathy to you all. Those Colonnades days bring back memories. May the Lord give you peace during this difficult time.
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