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Obituary For Mrs. Jessie Pearl Jackson
Mrs. Jessie Pearl Jackson, a resident of Lanett, AL, died Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at her residence.
Funeral Services are scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 12:00 Noon (EST) from Mt. Hermon Family Life Center, 1601 Magnolia Road, Lanett, AL, Rev. Justin Freeman, Pastor, and Bishop Sherman Young, Officiant.
Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Veterans Memorial Parkway, Lanett, AL. Davis Memorial Mortuary of Valley directing.
Public Viewing is scheduled for Friday, April 4, 2025 from 3:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. (EST) at Davis Memorial Mortuary Chapel.
Mrs. Jessie Pearl Palmer Avery Jackson, affectionately known to
family and friends as Momma, JP, Granny and Aunt Jessie.
She received Christ at a very young age and pursued Him until her
death. Jessie was presently a member of Emmanuel Life and
Worship Center under the leadership of Bishop Billy B. Avery. Jessie
was a self made Beautician. She was a former member of
Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church as well as the musician. She
was baptized by the Late Rev. Cornelius Booker. Love Union was her
first love for many years.
On May 1, 1943, a bouncing baby girl was born to Jesse and Ada,
the name "Jessie" was given to her. Jessie was a Mother, Granny,
Sister, Aunt and Friend. Her passion was singing and playing the
piano. She organized many groups and choirs, just to mention a few,
The Valley Wide Ministerial Choir and the Voices of Praise. She was
a part of the Evanaires quartet group for many years, this group
consisted of: Homer Evans (Founder), Rosie Frazier, Gertie
Trammell, Ruby Holloway, Penny Booker, Nathaniel "Nap"
Williams, Rev. Tony Avery and Bishop Billy B. Avery. The Evanaires
performed in many different venues. They recorded a couple of 45's
with songs such as: I Know the Lord Will Make a Way Somehow,
Lord I'm Running, On the Jericho Road, and You Can't Beat God's
Giving. The Evanaires recorded a jingle for Six Flag over Georgia, "І
Believe In People". Jessie was a pianist for several area churches, far
and near. Her resume of churches include: Greenwood MB Church,
New Zion, Zion Rest, Rehobeth, Mt. Hermon, Bethlehem (West
Point), Concord, Bethelpore, St. John (Cherry Drive), St. John
(Crawford, Al), Community MB Church, Good Hope, Mt. Nebo (West
Point). Jessie worked with various musicians throughout the Valley
area, Myron Fears, Nathaniel "Nap" Williams, Linda Tibbs, Dot
McClemore, and many others. She was a member of the Dixie
Harmoneers. She also sang alongside Hattie Mae Marshall, Faye
Jackson, Dorothy Ruth Benton and Irelia B. Magby.
Jessie Pearl is preceded in death by her parents: Mr. Jesse L.
Palmer and Mrs. Ada Palmer: Husband: Ernest Jackson; Brothers:
Peter Billingsley, James Brooks, Fred Brooks, Leon Brooks and one
Aunt: Louise "Lou" Lovelace.
A Legacy of Love and memories has been entrusted to four
loving, devoted sons (caregivers) and spouses: Rev. Tony L. Avery
(Eugenia T.), Bishop Billy B. Avery (Janice), Mr. Stephen A. Jackson
(Diane), Mr. De'Lavinchi Jackson (Tangie), and Rev. Stanley Roberts
(Sandra); Bonus Children: Mr. Jimmy Willoughby, Minister Sherry
Grady (Arthur "Art"), Mrs. Yvonne "Bonnie" Taylor (Arthur Lewis),
Mr. Nigel Andrews and Mr. Butch Pittman; Grandchildren: Ja'Keon
Avery, Crystal Avery, Kiaya Avery, Kariza Jackson, Stephen Jackson
Jr., Ne'Gaijanne Williams, Ty'uan Williams, Ty'Earnest Williams,
LaShawndra (Jonzie) Dunn, Sanmetricx Roberts, Stanley Roberts Jr.,
Stantavious Roberts, Kashia Benson and Kaygrea Randolph; Great
Grandchildren: Skyla Avery, Zaliyah Huguley, Zion Huguley, Ni'Sir
MaKeon Avery, Zharia Denise Avery, Bryson Dunn, Khycen Jackson,
Kaycee Chandler, Karlee Chandler, Mar'Kiyah Sims, Sa'Riyah Sims,
Serenity Roberts, Jazai Dunn, Kenzlee Dunn, Justin Dunn, Treshawn
Williams, Sydnee Williams, Jashala Story, Mason Story, Colton
Stanford and Messiah Roberts; Brothers: Mr. Jimmy Brooks and Mr.
Homer Brooks; Sisters in Love: Mrs. Peggy Brooks, Mrs. Brenda
Brooks, Mrs. Rosie DeVance and Mrs. Eunice Purcell; Bonus Sister:
Mrs. Lera Lewis; Friends: Ruby Holloway (Vernon "T-Low"),
Nathaniel "Nap" Williams, Mary Ann Williams (Eddie Hugh), Ruby
Dean Williams (Eddie B.), Dillie Mitchell and Wanda Faye
Constantine and an array of special nieces, nephews, loving relatives
and friends.
Funeral Services by Davis Memorial Mortuary of Valley.
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Josephine Wright sent The Peace Lily for Mrs. Jessie Pearl Jackson - April 03, 2025
Heartfelt condolences from the Rudolph Morris family. Ms. Jessie Pearl could PLAY THAT PIANO. What a wonderful blessing to have known her.
To the Family enjoyed the fellowship on Thursday evening sorry it had to be on such a sad occasion, I can here her voice now singing i stepped out on his promise rest easy in the heaven choir🙏🙏🙏🙏
Debra CarterLowe,Rev. Ronnie Lowe sends condolences to the family and prayers.
Mrs. Jackson was such a sweet and kind lady. I love to hear her sing. God bless the family!
Praying for strength, comfort and peace for Rev. Billy and Rev. Tony Avery and Family
SENDING PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE AVERY FAMILY, MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS AND KEEP YOU NOW AND IN THE DAYS AHEAD.WHAT A LOSS TO THE COMMUNITY SWEET AWESOME WOMAN OF GOD. HEAVEN HAS TRULY GAINED AN ANGEL.
Sending My Heartfelt condolences to the The Family Of Mrs Jessie pearl - An ANGEL has taken her Rest, she will always be Remembered by our Family for All of Her Love&Kindness you shared with us in our Times of need!- she will never Be Forgotten- Pastor Tony&Billy, our Family Send Prayers of Comfort to you both for the Days Ahead. REST WELL MRS JESSIE PEARL YOU WILL BE MISSED!!!♥️
❤️❤️❤️❤️Pastor Anthony Shealey & family and the MTZBC Church of Loachapoka Al sends our condolences prayers & love
Bishop Billy Avery and family I would like to extend my sincere condolences in the loss of your mother continue to trust God.
Greylin & Sebrina Cheek Sr
Praying for strength during this difficult time. Mrs JP will always be family. She would always fill in the gap when our family needed her to sing, offer words of encouragement or whatever was needed during my family time of bereavement. Take your rest and see you in morning✝️ I will always love and think of you when I make your famous "Banana Pudding" recipe. She will truly be missed!
We offer our deepest most sincere sympathy and condolences to Pastor Tony and Bishop Billy Avery in the passing of their mom, mrs JP Jackson.
I will miss your phone calls and talking with you Auntie JP,this has been hard on me. Get your rest Auntie😭until we meet again! Love your niece Deidra Brooks Williams
You all are in our thoughts and prayers during the transitioning of your sweet loved one, she will truly be missed 🙏🏽❤️
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, her melodious voice and playing the piano will be missed. There is a brighter day ahead. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Condolences to the family! Rest in Perfect Peace as you wait the return of Jesus Christ our blessed Savior🙏🏽♥️
May the memories of happy times bring you comfort and peace. I'm thinking of the family and sending you strength and comfort.
Deepest sympathy to the family..May God be with you.
God bless, Sister Jackson and her family! She was instrumental in encouraging me to start singing in the choir! I will never forget her firm but uplifting tone when she asked me to sing! Thank you, Sister Jackson! Rest in Peace! Thank you for sowing in me!
Rev Tony Avery and family, I send my deepest sympathy to in the loss of your mother. I God's comfort and strength to each.
