Helen E. Jackson, 92, of Votaw died May 5, 2008 at Kountze Nursing Center. Helen was born in Votaw on December 29, 1915 to Jesse and Ada (Gilley) Rhodes. A lifelong resident of Votaw, she was a homemaker and member of Votaw Worship Center.
She is survived by her sons, Richard Jackson and wife Genevieve of Votaw, Carl Dean Jackson and wife Patsy of Colmesneil, and Earl Jackson and wife Wilma of Votaw; daughter-in-law, Delores Jackson of Nacogdoches; brother, Melvin Rhodes and wife Amy of Liberty, Morris Rhodes of Votaw, and Thomas Rhodes and wife Betty of Houston; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great grandchildren, and twenty-five great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Reuben E. Jackson; son, Jesse Leo Jackson; daughter, Maxine Smith; three sisters; and five brothers.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Votaw Worship Center in Votaw with Reverend Deanie Love and Reverend Phil Love officiating. Burial will follow at Holly Grove Cemetery near Votaw under the direction of Broussard’s in Kountze. A gathering of family and friends will be Wednesday, May 7, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made in Helen’s memory to Holly Grove Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 1204, Livingston, Texas 77351.
