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Shirley Jackson Obituary

JACKSON Shirley Mae Bailey Jackson "entered into eternal rest" on Monday, May 16, 2011 at University Hospital. Devoted wife of 42 years to Oscar Paul Jackson Sr. Mother of Paula (Roger), Oscar Jr. (Wanda) and Lakara (Darrel) Jackson. Daughter of the Late Arthur McPershing and Georgia Ella Thomas. Grandmother of Brittany and Oscar Jackson III. Sister of Ernest (Bridgette) Bailey. Luverdia (Larry) Kirts, Carl Bailey and the Late Arlette Conrad and Lillie Mae Price. Sister-in-law of Joan Jackson, Merrial Williams, Eulette (Joseph) Corner and the Late Beverly Jackson Gray, Nathaniel Gray and Rudolph Williams Jr. Niece of Marynell Wilson, Alos Taylor, Annice, Truley, and Lee Edward Tillman. Godmother of Luverdia Price. Adopted mother of Anita Smith. Devoted friend of Carol Edgerson, Marie Smith and Gwendolyn Perkins. Loving pet (Miller). Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends, Pastors and members of Greater Antioch M.B.C., Corinthians M.B.C.#2, Isralite M.B.C. St. Jude Church, also employees of Archdiocese of New Orleans (Cabrina High School), Premier Nissan, Last Call Caterers, Southeast La. Hospital, Magnolia School, and Boomtown Casino are invited to attend Funeral Service on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Israelites Baptist Church (host church) Rev. Emmanuael Smith Pastor, 2100 Martin Luther King Blvd. at 11:00 a.m. Visitation 9:00 a.m. Rev. William P. Jackson, Sr. officiating. Interment: Providence Memorial Park, Metairie, La. Professional Service Entrusted To Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home, Inc. 2715 Daneel Street, N.O. La. 70113 Betty P. Wilson and Jeffery K. Jenkins (Directors) Information: (504) 895-4903 To sign online guest book visit www.estellejwilsonfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune on May 20, 2011.

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Carla Bringier-Mason, AHA Class of '92

May 30, 2011

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you always.

May 24, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

loyce lee

May 24, 2011

heaven has a angle now rest on mrs shirley you will truly be missed...... paul and wanda my prayers are with you. Loyce,
Shonice, Jr and Ricky III

Deborah claude

May 23, 2011

To The Jackson Family, I will be lifting
up the family in pray. 2 Timothy 4:7 says,I have fought the good fight, I have
finished the race, I have kept the faith.from Minister Deborah Claude

Max Yuratich

May 23, 2011

May God bless you and your family.

Marlene Vogel

May 23, 2011

To Jackson and Family, So sorry for your loss. Shirley was a great lady and a pleasure to have known. You and your family are in my prayers.
Marlene Vogel

AUDREY BROOKS

May 21, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Pamela Smith

May 21, 2011

To: Oscar & The Bailey-Jackson Family
" May God" grant you and your family some comfort and peace,on the loss of Shirley. Cherish the memories always,because that is all we have. Love and peace. A friend,Pam,Ms.Joyce & Family.

Jean, Joan, & Jane Downs

May 21, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Joan Wilson Butler

May 21, 2011

May God contunue to bless you Paul,& Family in this time of sorrow and pain.

Antoinette Jones

May 21, 2011

You have been in my prayers for weeks. I am so sorry to have heard of your loss. Take comfort in knowing Ms. Shirley is home with the Master, resting in glory! She may be gone from Earth but she will forever be with you!

Lord I pray strength and understanding over this family in this time of sorrow. Cover them Lord!

Your Neighbor

Althea Miles

May 21, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Tara George

May 21, 2011

Hi Paula sorry to hear about your mother. I will keep u in my prayers.

Ronald& Trenella Cordier

May 20, 2011

Oscar, Hold to God for strenght during this time. Remember he knows best and your mother is now sitting in one of his mansions smiling down on you and your family. GOD BLESS YOU.

AVIS TURNER & SANDRA TUCKER

May 20, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Gwen Bennette

May 20, 2011

Know that you and your family are being lifted up in prayer with heartfelt sympathy.

April Williams

May 20, 2011

God has called another Angel home.
Please take comfort in knowing that whatever you go through, God is your strength. Famiy and friends are here for you.

Love

April, Laney, Yonna, and Asjah.

May 20, 2011

Kara you and your family are in my prayers. I love you and stay strong. God knows best and he will see you through these trialing times. Just trust and believe.
Love,
The Ladday Family

lynell Williams

May 20, 2011

May God keep u n continue to put his loving arms around u guys praying for u n with u

May 20, 2011

My dear friend Kara and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God will continue to bless and strengthen the family. We love Mama Shirley and will miss her dearly.

Love,
Taneshia, La-Var, Cheryl & The Banks Family

Yukeba Davis

May 20, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with my family during this difficult time. I love you all and wish I could be there. Rest in paradise Cousin Shirley Ann.

May 20, 2011

May God be with you and give you comfort in this time of sorrow.

Noah Wiltz, Jr. (Lil Jr.)

The Nieces & Nefews Edgerson's

May 20, 2011

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Michael,Ko,Peanochie Edgerson

May 20, 2011

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Noony Edgerson

May 20, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Stephanie Red Edgerson/Mathieu

May 20, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

May 20, 2011

Paula, hold on to his unchanging hands. We are praying for you and your family in your time of sorrow. Smoot/Hall Family

Dianne Edgerson Talton

May 20, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Marie Edgerson/Mitchell

May 20, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carol Edgerson

May 20, 2011

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

The Edgerson's

May 20, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

LEON WILSON

May 20, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

AUDREY BROKKS

May 20, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

ANNA GARRISON

May 20, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Darlene Bianchini

May 20, 2011

Dear Jackson, Paula, Paul & Lakira. I just can't beleive my dear friend is gone. She will alway's be alive in my heart. But we all know she is going to a better place. She was a good wife,mother, and a good friend.With all my sym pathy & love.
Darlene

The Staff of Estelle J. Wilson Mortuary

May 20, 2011

Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.

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