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Isaac Lowe Obituary
Redding, CA
Isaac Lowe was born in 1921 in Wharton, Texas, and was the 2nd youngest of nine children. Isaac passed away December 30, 2015 in Redding, California.
Isaac quickly learned that if you wanted something you have to work and fight for it. She graduated from Wharton High School, Tilloston Business College in Austin and Prairie View A&M in Prairie View, Texas before coming to California.
Isaac traveled to California to visit Freddie Brooks, a friend from college who was sick. While she was visiting she met Vernon Lowe. Isaac and Vernon where married soon after and began a family in Redding.
In 1950 Isaac and Vernon founded the Redding Chapter of the NAACP. Isaac started a catering business in Redding because she was unable to obtain work because of her race despite having numerous college degrees. She was eventually given a job at a doctor's office and later worked in Social Services with Shasta County for 17 years.
After her retirement from Shasta County Isaac really concentrated on civil rights projects in the Redding area; she was the first Black woman to serve on the county's Grand Jury, was a founding member of Shasta County Citizens Against Racism (SCCAR) and was named Citizen of the year in 1992. Although she had numerous accolades, she was most proud of getting the Redding City Council to recognize Martin Luther King Day as a holiday several years after it was declared a Federal holiday.
Isaac is survived by her son Robert and wife Gloria. Grandchildren: Robert Lowe, Stephanie Lowe, Russell Lowe, Clarity (Lowe) Roberson, Summer Lowe, and Clarance Lowe. Great Grandchildren: Tyler Lowe, Asia Roberson, Eli Isaac Roberson, Isaac Allen Lowe, Sandra Lowe, Amara Lowe, and Brendan Lowe. Also many nieces and nephews in Texas.
Isaac is preceded in death by her husband Vernon and son Clarence.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be given to SCCAR for the Isaac J. Lowe Scholarship Fund.
Services will be held, 10 AM, Tuesday, January 12 at First Baptist Church, 1959 Eureka Way, Redding, CA 96001.
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Memories and Condolences
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Rev. Geri Murray
January 19, 2016
God's Light is never diminished. Isaac, you will continue to be a part of God's bright Light not only to me, but to all who really knew you and love you. Rest now, my dear, dear friend. You work here on earth will not be forgotten.
January 11, 2016
What a privilege to have known one of
God's people face to face and so envious that she will see Jesus before I do.
May our Lord comfort you all in your time of grief and bring you His peace. sincerely, Helen McPherson
Patricia Demo
January 11, 2016
You were a bright and shining star, always with a smile on your face, but persistent in pursuing your cause. RIP dear Issac.
Jane West
January 9, 2016
To the Family I'm so sorry for your loss.I have been a neighbor and friend for 17 yrs. We both belonged to The New Horizons widow group. When I joined the Red Hat Society she gave me 2 beautiful Red Hats she had. I will miss her but she is in God's hands now.
Phil Scarry
January 8, 2016
Bob and family, we are sorry for your loss. our thoughts and prayers are are with you.
Ginny Brandt
January 8, 2016
She was always my hero.
Larry and Alivia Long
January 7, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
January 7, 2016
I worked with Ike at Social Services years ago, and felt she was the nicest and most wonderful lady anyone could have as a fellow employee! Marci
Pat Kight
January 6, 2016
I always admired Isaac. She was a gentle fighter. I was on the Redding Council when she asked us to recognize MLK Day. Of course we did. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. All of Redding will miss her greatly.
Laura Snavely
January 6, 2016
To the friends and family of Issac Lowe she lived an extraordinary life. Can't wait to meet her in Heaven around God's throne.
Jerry & Pam Serpa
January 6, 2016
Dear Bobby,Gloria & Family.
Our hearts are sadden to hear of the passing of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time
Colin & Dottie Peacock
January 6, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 6, 2016
Thank you Mrs.Lowe for using your talent that GOD blessed you with. What a inspiration your life was.
Mary Barnes
January 6, 2016
Beautiful lady that served Shasta county with love an patience. Rip
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