Ella “Oleva” Jackson

Ella “Oleva” Jackson, 87, of Jonesboro coming from Blytheville passed from this life Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born Dec. 19, 1933, in Eaton to the late Perry Douglas and Mary Elizabeth Culver. Ella was a member of South Caraway Baptist Church. She enjoyed talking with friends and family. Ella was married to the late Rufus Garlen Jackson for 41 years. They were married in the Powhatan Courthouse.

In addition to her parents and husband, Ella was preceded in death by two sisters, brother and a great-grandson, Tyler Dean.

Survivors include her children, Mary (Bill) Lantz of Beverly Hills, Fla., Wayne (Terry) Jackson of Springfield, Mo., Perry (Lana) Jackson of Jonesboro, Glenda Jackson of Bixby, Okla.; 10 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

For lasting memorials the family asks that consideration be given to the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House, 400 East Street, Jonesboro, AR 72401.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 10 a.m. in Emerson Memorial Chapel with Pastor Christopher Jackson and Bro. Don Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Dogwood Cemetery in Blytheville at 12 p.m. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. prior to the service.

Online guestbook: www.emerson funeralhome.com