Leola (Creola) Jackson was born August 24, 1938 to the late Eugene (Mardessa) Magee. She was so full of joy till God decided to take her home on February 15, 2014.She accepted christ at an early age and joined St. John Temple C.O.G.I.C. under the leadership of Bishop J.W. White in Bogalusa, La. In life moved home it, the moved to Varnado and united New Zion B.C. under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Linza Cotton. She was a faithful member she loved her pastor and the saints of God. Ms. Leola attended poplas central memorial high school. Reading the bible and talking Jesus to others was his joy.
She leaves to cherish her memories four sons: Issac Jackson, Varnado, La., Lucain Jackson, Jackson, Ms., Greg Jackson and Clay Jackson of Bogalusa. (3) daughters: Eva Mae Jackson, Bogalusa, La. Bertis Jackson and Chineisa (Rev. Jesse) Moses of Varnado, La.;
One brother Eugene Magee of Hammond, La. Two sisters-in-law, Linda Magee of Bogalusa and Rosie M. Magee of Columbia, Ms. Special granddaughter and caregiver Sandra Jackson; special friends Harlen Murray and Jean Caldwell of Varnado.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bert Jackson, Sr. her parents Eugene (Madessa) Magee. Three brother James, Myrtis and Charles Magee, one sister Lula Mae Crain. One brother in law Walter Jackson, one great great granddaughter by Malcolm (Boo-Boo) Jackson. One grand baby Rebecca Magee a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives an friends.
Visitation Friday,
February 21, 2014 at Cook-Richmond from 2-6 p.m. Funeral Service 1 p.m. at New Zion Baptist Church in Varnado, La. Rev.Dr. Linza Cotton, Officiating. Interment Robinson Cemetery.