Ida Jackson

Sister Ida M. Jackson, devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother passed from this life to everlasting life with her Heavenly Father on March 19, 2015. Sister Ida M. Jackson was born on May 24, 1923, in Spiro, Oklahoma, to Bervee (Smith) DeGraftenreed and Adir DeGraftenreed, a minister. She was the third daughter of four daughters from that union.
Sister Jackson loved the Lord and spent many hours traveling to the National Baptist Congress, Sunday School Congress, and Laymen’s Convention with her husband, the late James Jackson, Sr. to “study to show thyself approved”. She had become a Certified Teacher in many fields from the National Baptist Association including the duties, responsibilities and service of a Deaconess.
She married James Jackson on February 4, 1943. Three children were born by that union; Jerolyn, Jacqueline, and James, Jr. Her husband of 67 years preceded her in death as did their daughter, Judith Marie (Boyd) Eberhart, granddaughter Chanelle Evyone Jackson, and great granddaughter Stephanie Brimmage.
Sister Jackson was a Deaconess before her husband became a Deacon. After his ordination, they were a spiritual team that would visit and pray for the sick, deliver communion, and other duties that may come their way where they be of service. They never missed an opportunity to serve the Lord.
Sister Jackson’s love of singing was unparalleled. She had an angelic soprano voice which she dedicated to the service of the Lord. She sang in the choir at the First Baptist Church in Summit until she moved to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1951. She continued her service to the Lord by singing in the choir at the Calvary Baptist Church and serving in the missionary department. Sister Jackson marveled at all the things God had created. She enjoyed looking at the sunset, cows in the fields, trees, butterflies and rabbits, you name it. She joined the 4 Mile Branch Agricultural Association so she could have some cows of her own.
Sister Jackson was humble, kind, honest, giving, and she had a gentle spirit. She had an infectious laugh. Her passing will leave a void that can never be filled.
Sister Ida M. Jackson leaves behind three children, Jerolyn (Clarence) Threats of Muskogee, Oklahoma, James (Naomi) Jackson, Jr. and Jacqueline (David) Jenson of Salt Lake City, Utah. Grandchildren: Dwala G. Toombs (General), Denise M. Howard. James C. Jackson III, Dinitri Jackson, Dominique Jackson and Olivia Hamilton. Also, Christine Eberhart Ewell (Richard), Marvin Eberhart (Rachelle), Venus Eberhart, Monique Eberhart Johns (Michael) and Renita Wilson. Great-grandchildren: Nathan & Kimberly Howard; Eric, Marcus & Jalen Toombs; Isaiah Otufangavalu, Ariana Johns; Michelle, Cordell & Marcus Ewell; Alexandri, Trasheina & B. J. Delaney; Chanel McBride and Shanita Wilson. Great-great-grandchild, Kayson Howard. Niece Dee Dee Ford, great-niece Taylor Ford and a host of relatives and friends.
Home-going celebration will be at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 30, 2015 at Calvary Baptist Church, 1090 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT with a viewing one hour prior. Interment to follow at Redwood Memorial Cemetery, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT.
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