Ola Lavern Jackson Obituary (1933 - 2019)

Ola Lavern Jackson was born on September 18, 1933 to E.P. and Emma Lyons in Georgetown, Texas. She received her education from the Georgetown and Austin Public Schools. Having accepted Christ at an early age at Ebenezer Third Baptist Church, she was a faithful and dedicated member for over seventy -five years. Her Christian service included teaching Sunday school and later continually and faithfully attending Sunday School Classes. She was also an active member of the Women's Missionary Union, Circles 8, 9, 11. This virtuous woman, Ola Lavern Jackson, was proud to have been united in marriage to Lafayette Jackson, Sr. for over fifty-two years. She was employed in a civilian capacity and maintained the home during her husband's active duty service in the United States Armed Forces. At a moments' notice, Ola and her husband traveled near and far. In addition to traveling, she enjoyed spending quality time with her family, preparing elaborate food spreads and sampling different delicacies, enjoyed reading, was an artist and enjoyed photography. When someone wasn't feeling well she'd give them a dose of her natural homemade remedies which earned her the title "Doctor J." Many of the qualities mentioned for a virtuous woman in Proverbs 31:10-29 were continually manifested as Ola ministered to one of her priorities, her family and friends. Ola was eager to listen and provide wise counsel and strength while extending compassion and kindness to those she encountered. She was not a woman with idle hands, but willing to give freely and cheerfully to others. la leaves a legacy as a virtuous woman. A woman worthy to be praised and remembered for future generations. Ola Lavern Jackson is preceded in death by her parents; E.P. and Emma Lyons, son, Lafayette Jackson, Jr.; daughter, Dorothy L. Thomas; sister, Helen Hargis, and brothers, Lonnie Lyons and James Elroy Lyons. She leaves to cherish her memories, husband, Lafayette Jackson Sr.; three sons, David A. Lyons, Carl Ray Thomas, Alvin Thomas (Liza); two daughters, Diana Williams and Debra Jackson; one sister, Elogene Thurman; two brothers, Ray C. Lyons and Melvin Lyons; twenty-one grandchildren; forty-six great grandchildren; seventeen great-great-grandchildren; and many relatives and friend