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for Lana Jackson
Shaun
March 3, 2025
In loving memory of my beloved aunt, whose stern hand guided me through the challenges of growing up as 'the girl' with all those boys. Though her discipline felt harsh at times, I now understand the depth of her love and the strength she wished to instill in me. It has taken me over 18 years to put these feelings into words, but her impact on my life has been ever-present. I am forever grateful for her wisdom and the invaluable lessons she imparted. Auntie, your spirit lives on in my heart, and I miss you dearly. Thank you for helping to shape me into the person I am today. Rest in peace.
Nuguana Cowvins-Williams
December 11, 2006
It seems like yesterday, as we played and grew up together. The days of childhood, when we did not have a care in the world. Through all the years, Lana never changed. I love you Cuz. Weeze, Vera, Lynne, Waymon and Lisa,(Thayla, Delric and Jarett) lean on God's everlasting arms and know he is to wise to make a mistake. A family love is so special, and I am a part of that family.
Deborah Neal
November 21, 2006
To Lana's Family..
She was such a wonderful lady. I loved her like my "sister" and when we spoke on the phone I always asked how "Mama" was. Lana had a wonderful voice. I remember singing with her, when I worked for the City. She also had a wonderful sense of humor. I am beside myself. My thoughts, prayers and love go out to her family. She will be missed here on the West Coast.
I LOVE YOU LANA...
Debbie Neal
Chavon Colson
November 16, 2006
Deiric, Jarrett, and Thala
My heart goes out to you and your family. Your mom was a great person to be around. I remember when we were younger your mom didn't play, but she had the biggest heart. She just wanted everyone to be respectful and happy. I will never forget the times I was able to spend with her. Always remember that your mom loved you so much and she also loved her community. Ms. Lana will be greatly missed by everyone.
Cliff & Terri Crawford
November 13, 2006
Lana was a lady with a great heart with love for her family and the kids she inspired in her work. She was so proud of her kids and their accomplishments. A good lady whose loss will be felt by all of her family, friends, co- workers, children and adults who were touched and inspired by her.We pray her family finds some comfort in knowing she made a positive difference that will be felt by many throughout their lives.
Dr.Ken Bauer
November 13, 2006
JACKSON FAMILY -
I am so sorry to hear about your loss, It is unfortunate that I didnt have the blessed opportunity to meeet such a wonderful lady. I have heard the stories about what a strong and caring person she is. I have met Dereic only once, and I know that anyone who raised such a caring and and determined man, has to be a very special person. My thoughts and prayers are with the Jackson family and friends throught this difficult time. God bless you all.
DAVID & WANDA FRAZIER
November 13, 2006
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
November 12, 2006
I am so sorry for your lost, no words can explain the way you feel, but if you should ever need me, call me I'm here for you. I'll keep you in my prayers.
Antonio & Shenina Littles
Take
dee williams
November 11, 2006
To the Jackson Family
Each day can be lived in victory as You draw upon his strenght..In comfort as you abide in his Love..In peace as you rest within his arms.we will keep your family in our prayer
November 11, 2006
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Katrina Buchanan & Demetria Cass
Detroit & Bettye Stoney Allen & Family
November 11, 2006
Deepest Sympathy & Prayers
Mike Gilland
November 10, 2006
Our church family got to know Lana through the Friday night co-ed league at Lincoln, in which we fielded two teams. Lana was always so joyful, so easy to work with. She will be sorely missed... Our prayers are with your family. Sincerely, and on behalf of Abundant Grace Community Church...
ishenda smith
November 10, 2006
TO THE FAMILY, I LOVE YOU DELRIC, JARETT AND KAT, ALSO LIL C, JAZZ, AND LIL BIT, I WILL KEEP YOU GUYS IN MY PRAYER AND HOPE YOU PRAY FOR ME TOO, BECAUSE THAT LADY HAD A GOOD HEART AND HISTORY. YES KAT SHE WAS INDEED A SOLIDER AND SHE IS GOING TO BE MISSED. I LOVE YALL BE BLESSED AND STAY BLESSED
ishenda smith
November 10, 2006
dear ms. lana,
this is ishenda. im here to let you know i appreciate everything you have did and done for me. i have been apart of pop warner since 5 years old and now im 20. when you look me in my eyes sunday of competition and told me thank you and you were so proud of me that really made my day. wednesday when you kiss me and girls on the forehead and told us if it was god will you will be there in orlando my heart was graceful, because i know you was so proud. ms. lana im going to miss you and yes i give you my word that my girls are going to win, JUST FOR YOU, AND YES I WILL SEE YOU THERE BECAUSE I KNOW YOU WILL BE WATCHING FROM ABOVE. FOREVER LOVED AND MISSED. I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH, AND KEEP A EYE ON ME.
Tambria Williams
November 10, 2006
Jarrett-
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your mom has done so much for this community and she will be sorely missed. May the Lord bless and Keep you. Remember, Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal!!
Gerald B. & Nancy M. Williford
November 10, 2006
Your family is in our prayers in this time of sorrow. Ms. Lana will be missed. But God has called her home but rejoice in the knowledge that you WILL see her again. God Bless and Be Strong.
lue and alvin young
November 10, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
ANYA NOBLE
November 10, 2006
TO THE JACKSON FAMILY, I AM SORRY THAT MS. LANA PASSED AWAY. I WILL NEVER FORGET WHEN SHE HELPED ME ICE MY FINGER. ANYA NOBLE (THE BULLS)
Tressa Edwards
November 10, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief, and if you need anything, or if you need me to do something please don't hessitate to ask.
Deepest sympathy to you and your family.
MARILYN VELEZ
November 10, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
KOOKIE AND DERRICK
Terrie Hicks Ellerbe
November 10, 2006
To: Thala Adams & Lisa Jackson
Words can never fill the void of the lost that you are feeling at this time. It is always difficult when we loose a love one. I do know that we can always find comfort in our Heavenly Father and that he knows the burden and pain that you are going through. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Be strong and of good faith and God will direct your path.
May the Lord Bless you and keep you.
Deepest Sympathy,
Terrie Hicks Ellerbe & Family
MARILYN "KOOKIE" AND DERRICK VELEZ
November 10, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
D'Angelo McGuire
November 10, 2006
To the family Ms. Jackson will be deeply missed. Without her, alot of children in the City of Gainesville will be without Pop Warner Football & Cheerleading. I thank you for taking the time out to help me when i was growing up!!! You will be missed by all!!
Sarah Morris
November 10, 2006
Ms. Lana was a great lady. My daughter has cheered for the past two years and Ms. Lana was always there with a smile on her face and a helping hand. She will be sorely missed. I will always remember one of the last things I heard Lana say. It was at the Timucua Conference cheer competition two weeks ago. She said that she not only had three children of her own, but about 1500 children, referring to all the boys and girls who she helped over her 15 years of service for the community.
Our greatest sympathies to her family.
Orval, Sarah and Kathryn Morris; and
Ryan and Morgan Pavai
naomi mccray
November 10, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
MARILYN "KOOKIE" VELEZ
November 10, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Erica Wright
November 10, 2006
Deric & Jarett
May God be with you at your time of sorrow.
Pastor Flossie Pressley
November 10, 2006
Our heart felt sympathy goes to the family. You have great memories of Lana, cherest them. We are greatful to have met her. Many kids have been helped because of her, along with my grangson Mikell Garvin. She did a lot for him. My granddaughter Lakwander Faison is a cheerleader to day because of her handy work. We all, will miss her.
Rember earth have no sorrow that Heaven can not heal.
Valerie Quarterman Williams and family
November 9, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Paula Sanders Pringle, City of Gainesville Recreation Advisory Board
November 9, 2006
May the Jackson Family be covered with God's protection and love during this time of need.
Faye Collins
November 9, 2006
Ms. Adams -
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let me know if I can assist you in any way.
Valerie Wilburn
November 9, 2006
Lisa & Maurice my prayers are with you and your family.
Kimberly Hunt
November 9, 2006
I never took the opportunity to thank Ms. Jackson for the times she allowed my son to hang out with her grandson at the MLK Center. May she never be forgotten in the hearts of many who knew her. Lil' "C", Carlon is here for you. May God forever bless her family.
Geraldine Hall
November 9, 2006
To the Jackson family we extend our condolences to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please remember God is shining down on you during this time.
Geraldine, Ann & JoAnn Taylor from 20th Street in Gainesville
Ade Ofunniyin
November 9, 2006
May your soul have perfect peace as you have been a blessing to so many.
Sindy Velez
November 9, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matthew 4:5
Sindy Velez & Family (Gainesvile, FL)
Samantha Richardson
November 9, 2006
I'll keep you all in my prayers. May the Lord bless and keep you strong. Your mother will live on through all the kids that came in contact with her, and their parents.
Elder: Beatrice Sheppard
November 9, 2006
Death has no sorrow that heaven can not heal;look to the hills from which cometh your help, all your help comes from the Lord. I am
praying that God will hold each of you in his arm as you travel through this hour of darkness.
Jacquelyn Williams
November 9, 2006
With deepest symathy to the Jackson family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. I can remember Lana with the boys and girls with pop warner football. The kids always looked up to her. She was a special person and she loved kids. May God Bless You and Keep You in your time of sorrow. Jackie Williams
Tracey Niblack
November 9, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May God bring you comfort in this time of sorrow.
Tracey Niblack and family
Jerri & Marissa Richardson
November 9, 2006
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. As time pass, and you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love, and support of family and friends.
Robin Beasley
November 9, 2006
Lana was a good person in every way.She is going to be missed by everyone that new her.God Bless to her family and you are in our prayers.
Terrace James
November 9, 2006
Sorry for your loss. If you need anything please give me a call 317-0155.
M Lorraine Perry
November 9, 2006
Our prayers and thought are with you.
The Perry's
John R and M. Lorraine Perry
803 Camelot Court
Highland Village, TX 75077
Jackie Johnson
November 9, 2006
Delric, Jarret and the family. We were sadden to hear of the loss of your mother. There is no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. We are praying for you and your family and we know that God will carry you through. Cherish all of the loving memories of your loving mother. Remembering the "Bone Buster football days". I could see the love that she had for you all. Darrell Jr. said to especially give you his love and sympathy. May God give you all of the strength that you need.
Love and blessings,
Darrell Sr. Jackie, Darrell Jr. & Sherrita Johnson
Minister & Mrs. Joseph C. & Carma J. De Bose
November 9, 2006
When you think of our life on earth, and all those loving years because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers if there was no rain.
Lea Vera Our prayers are with you, in passing of your dear sister.
Zakiah Thorpe
November 9, 2006
Deric, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family....
Jenai Collins
November 9, 2006
My condolences to Ms. Jackson's family and friends. This is such a tragic loss. I pray that God will provide each of you with peace and comfort as it is needed.
Sincerely,
Ms. Jacksons next door neighbor
JASMINE SINGLETON
November 9, 2006
FAMILY, IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEVE, ALWAYS REMEMBER, TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY, IS TO PRESENT WITH THE LORD. IM PRAYING FOR YOU ALL TO REMAIN STRONG. GOD BLESS YOU
Tina Bolton
November 9, 2006
Lana was a remarkable lady. She was my mentor and I looked up to her in so many ways. I miss her so much. She inspired everyone who's life she touched and she touched just about everyone's life in some way or another. She always had a smile on her face and you never knew of her health issues unless you found out by accident. She never let health problems stop her from doing for others, especially the kids in the community. She has left behind a very large pair of shoes to be filled. One of the last things Lana emailed to me "I Give Thanks To God For His Love...Patience...Joy...Peace..and Hope In My Life". My thoughts and prayers are with the family she has left behind.
Love and prayers,
Tina Bolton, Timucua Pop Warner Cheer Coordinator and friend.
Sonya Simmons(Owens)
November 9, 2006
Sorry to hear about your loss. Decric my God's comfort be with you and you family in this time of need.
Tony (T.J) and Sonya Owens
Calvin jr & Tyneshia Williams
November 9, 2006
Dear Family, please know the Legacy of Ms. Lana (our Lanny) will live on in every goal and successful accomplishment I achieve.(lil Snap)
Dear Family, My Lanny was the best! she was the meaning of unconditional no matter who you were or where you came from she loved you.(Tyneshia)
Rohn Moody-Williams
November 9, 2006
To my family (personal and neighborhood) my Heart is shattered with grief. My mind is frozen, my body is numb of this unfortunate situation. May GOD remain with each of you from these painful days until we all meet her again in Heaven.
I want to thank the family for accepting me into your lives for more than 30years, supporting me as a youth-young adult and my adult ventures in life of today.
Mom was a great inspiration for myself (all others), she was my "REAL Life" Role Model, one I could actually sit & chat with, as well learn from, I am missing her as well.
Love You All
Mr & Mrs. Calvin L Williams Sr
November 9, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rodney Mills
November 9, 2006
With deepest sympathy. Ms. Jackson will be deeply missed.
Rodney and Stephanie Mills Sr and family.
JAMES & CARMELITTA SHEPPARD
November 9, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Linda Fields
November 9, 2006
Lana will be missed by many, I can remember when she worked extremely hard as a booster Mom at Gainesville High School, not only did she love her children but other children as well. Coca-Cola signed a five year contract with Gainesville High School and Lana was a loyal and great person to work with. I didn't know that years later I would become Booster President for the GHS Varsity Cheerleaders and her granddaughter would cheer and her daughter would be a booster parent, so I still felt connected. I never told her that I loved her but I know in her heart she knew that I did. Lana is related to me by my cousin Inez Jones which is her sister, my family will always be there for her children and grandchildren. We will truly miss Lana and may she rest in peace.
Kia Donaldson
November 9, 2006
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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