Leola Jackson

1928 - 2016

Jackson, Leola “Lee” M.; St. Louis, MI; born August 16, 1928. Our beloved mom, “gram”, and friend was welcomed into the comforting arms of the Lord on Thursday, April 7, 2016, at the age of 87, surrounded by the love and prayers of her caring family and friends. Lee was a faithful member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 71 years. Other active memberships included MARSP and the First United Methodist Church. Lee enjoyed her Wednesday breakfast club, family gatherings, traveling, old and new friendships, weekly bingo, working puzzles, breakfast any time, and U of M sport teams. On February 1, 1947, Lee married her love and life’s companion, the late Alfred H. Jackson (W.W.II Veteran). With Alfred by her side, Lee raised 4 children: Nancy (Noah), Randy (Cathy), Jeff (Marda), and Joel (Gwen). Awaiting a glorious reunion with Lee are 5 generations of family: her 4 children; 13 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter; siblings; several nieces and nephews; and her devoted friends. Please join the family in a memorial celebration of Lee’s life at 11 a.m. (visitation with family at 10 a.m.) on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at First United Methodist Church, 116 S. Franklin St., St. Louis, MI 48880. Her Interment will take place Monday, May 9, 2016, at 12 Noon at Greenwood Cemetery in Fowlerville, MI. Lee requests that memorial contributions be given in lieu of flowers to: First United Methodist Church, St. Louis, MI. Lord, thank you for lending us this AMAZING lady! What a blessed privilege it is to have known her. She is deeply loved and missed.