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Eunice Jackson Obituary
August 11, 1926 - May 3, 2021
Eunice Motte Jackson was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, the tenth of thirteen children of Charles Laurence Motte and Elizabeth (Bessie) Dyels Motte. She, her twin sister Bernice and their siblings were raised on a berry farm. After graduating from high school, she worked local jobs before moving to St. Louis, Missouri. There she met Dr. J.B. Jackson, Jr, a surgical resident who was finishing his training before being shipped out to South Korea. They were married on June 18, 1951, shortly before he was deployed. When Jack returned from the war, the young family settled in Berkeley.
In the sixties, with her three children in school, Eunice began her career in community service and volunteerism that continued for over fifty years. She was an engaged leader in numerous organizations, including the School of the Madeline Mother's Club, St. Mary's High School Parents Association and Board of Trustees, the Bay Area Urban League and Bay Area Urban League Guild and the San Francisco Chapter of the Links, Inc. She founded and ran Project Friend, a weekly program in Berkeley for disabled young adults, for twenty-one years. She received numerous awards, including the San Francisco Foundation Award for outstanding contributions in human relations and Bay Area Catholic Charities Woman of the Year.
Eunice was an avid traveler and sports fans. She and Jack traveled the world with friends and family until his death in 2003. She enjoyed football and was an Oakland Raiders season ticket holder and regular attendee from 1963 until 2011.
Eunice walked the hills of Berkeley regularly, played bridge with friends and continued traveling to Europe and throughout the United States into her nineties.
Eunice was notably elegant and graceful in all situations throughout her life. She stayed active to her final day, enjoying visits and walks with family. She never owned a cane.
She is survived by her sister, Sister Mary Brenda of Baltimore, Maryland, daughter, Brenda Drake (Michael), and sons, Kenneth Jackson (Debbie Lee) and Harold Jackson (Laura), six grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
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Reese Fernandes
May 12, 2021
Mrs. Jackson was the definition of class. A real role model for African American women and girls. My last conversation with her was at Kenny's 50th birthday party where she said good things about Kenny's friends especially Robert. May she rest in peace.
Dr. Darlene V Willis
May 11, 2021
Members of some of the Dyels relatives spending family time together as they often did on the weekends!
Dr. Darlene V Willis
May 11, 2021
Some of Cousin Eunice’s first cousins and siblings on the Dyels side of the family!
Dr. Darlene V Willis
May 10, 2021
On behalf of the Jake Dyels family, we will miss our Family Matriarch, Mrs. Eunice Motte Jackson. Special hugs and kisses to Ken Ken, Howie and Brenda! We thank God for the life of your Mom! Hang on to the many memories and thanks for sharing her with everyone!
Brenda Cazenave Marzette
May 10, 2021
Our condolence to the Eunice Jackson family. From the Fred Cazenave family in Okmulgee okla.
Brenda cazenave Marzette
May 10, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to your family from the Fred Cazenave Family. Cousin in Okmulgee okla. Eunice was a very loving cousin.
Evelyn G Moore
May 10, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Bruce Davis
May 10, 2021
Aunt Eunice was blessed with many positive attributes. She was: beautiful, intelligent, gracious, and compassionate. Our first meeting at a family reunion, when I was just nine years old, left an indelible impression. She was definitely a role model. I feel so fortunate to have known her, and will cherish memories of her forever.
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