Photo courtesy of Evans Funeral Home - Florala
Sep 14, 1940 - Nov 17, 2025
My sincere condolences to Magalenes Family.. She was a sweetheart of a lady, kind and always had a sweet smile....
Rest in peace Magalene, God sure picked a special Angel when he called her home..
God Bless.♥
Martha (Mott) Henderson
November 21, 2025 | Lockhart, AL | Friend
I’m so sad over the loss of Aunt Magalene. She was the last of my aunts or uncles. She was a wonderful woman who loved her family with a passion. Even though I moved to Texas for 40 years and didn’t see her or Uncle Farlin during those years, whenever I came home to visit, Daddy made sure he took me to their house to visit. I looked forward to those visits. She will be greatly missed. Praying for Ken and Greg and the family. Rest in peace Aunt Maggie.
Kathy Murphy
November 18, 2025 | Florala, AL | Family
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Condolences to your family.
Katherine Frechette
November 18, 2025 | Crestview | Friend
Sending prayers & condolences to all the family. She will be missed by everyone she knew.
Terry
Owens
Terry Booher
November 18, 2025 | Laurel Hill, FL | Acquaintance
So many years spent in church with Magelene, she was always a happy lady. Prayers for the family during this time, but I'm sure there's celebrating in heaven.
Kimley Edwards-Morgan
November 18, 2025 | Montgomery, AL | Friend
Margie and Ronnie, I’m so sorry to hear of Magdeline’s passing. Although I have not seen her in a while, she was a very sweet lady. I pray that God will give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Love you both so much.
Elaine Hulion
November 18, 2025 | Crestview, FL | Friend
Magelene Sexton Jackson, age 85, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025. She was born on September 14, 1940, the beloved daughter of Hillary Sexton and Lillie Burgens Sexton.
Magelene lived a life marked by quiet strength, devotion, and a heart that was always turned toward her family and her Lord. She enjoyed sewing, tending her rose bushes, and spending time in the kitchen doing what she loved—cooking, baking, and canning. The holidays were especially meaningful to her, a time when her home was filled with the warmth of her cooking and the love of her family. She took great joy in canning the vegetables her husband grew, a labor of love that reflected her nurturing spirit.
Her greatest joy was her family. She was affectionately known as Granny J to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, a name that she carried with love, comfort, and cherished memories. Above all else, Magelene lived a life anchored in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She didn’t just read Scripture—she lived it. Her faith was the foundation of her life, and her witness was evident to all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Farlin Jackson; her parents; brothers, Clarence Sexton and R.A. Sexton; and sister, Abbie Gail Reed.
Magelene is survived by her sons, Ken Jackson and wife, JoAnn, and Greg Jackson; brother, Ronnie Sexton and wife, Ann, James Sexton and wife Helen, Wayne Sexton and wife Mirian, Kelly Sexton and Tim; sister, Margie Chambers and husband, LaRue and Betty Taylor; grandchildren, Ethan Jackson and wife, Courtney, and Heather Renteria and husband, Luis; great-grandchildren, Carter Jackson and Parker Jackson, sister-in-law, Barbara Sexton.
Funeral services for Magelene Sexton Jackson will be held Friday, November 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Evans Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Harmony Holiness Cemetery.
Her life was a testament of love, faith, and quiet devotion—a legacy her family will carry with them always.
Please join us in remembering Magelene Jackson by visiting our Memorial at evansfuneralhomeal.com. Through this site we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with our family.
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