Emma Missy Jackson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Emma Missy Jackson a.k.a. “Black” was born on October 27, 1961 to Henry and Arrutha Jackson. She was the seventh out of ten children. She was educated in the Saint Louis Public School System. Emma confessed hope in Christ at an early age at Kingsway Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Allen Winbush. She was gifted with a beautiful voice. She loved to sing gospel music and she could play softball very well. Sadly, Emma departed this life on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Henry and Emma Lou Thompson; her parents, Henry and Arrutha Jackson; two brothers, Reginald Jackson and George Jackson; and two grandchildren, Jamarion and Ayana. Emma leaves to cherish her memories: her five children ~ Margaret Jackson, Marquis Jackson, Larry Beckton, Laurie Beckton and Reginald Jackson; nineteen grandchildren ~ Zjherlik Sr., Zjherkeya, Davion, Hannah, Destaneci, Norval, Adrieon, Larrion, Jaylan leā, Aleā, Lynden, Pamela, Larry Jr., Latavia, LeAsiā, India, Rudy, Mahlik and Nevaehī; five great grandchildren ~ Zjherlik Jr., Zjhermeir, Ariana, Rico and Royalty; seven siblings ~ Mary, Lorayne, Sharon (Lee), Deborah , Snobia, Ronald and Dennis; one uncle ~ Henry Thompson (Sandra); one aunt ~ Beverly Thompson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that loves her.

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Emma Missy Jackson

October 27, 1961 - March 3, 2021