Lasting Memories

Alma Jackson
May 28, 1930-Feb. 16, 2015
Menlo Park, California

Our Beloved Alma Johnson Jackson was born on May 28, 1930, in Crowley, Louisiana, to the late Abra and Artille Johnson. From this union were born seven children. Her mother later married Minga Dabbs. From this union were born two children.

Alma spent her early childhood years growing up in Louisiana, enjoying life with family and friends. Alma graduated from Ross High School in Crowley, Louisiana, and later met and married the love of her life Johnny Jackson Sr. They had three children: Johnny, Petti and Robert, also known as "Tippy." The family later moved to California and settled in Menlo Park in 1955.

Alma worked at Ravenswood Community Recreation Center as a committed advocate for the community with a passion for youth and the elderly. Alma spent her career helping others and enriching their lives. With her commitment to excellence and improving others, Alma retired after 25 years of devoted service.

Alma loved music, dancing, especially Zydeco. Alma also loved arts and crafts, gardening, pets and bird watching. Even more she enjoyed sharing these gifts with others. Alma was very kind-hearted, wise, down-to-earth, passionate for people and willing to help in times of need. Alma loved her family and friends, and she was loved by all that knew her. Alma will truly be missed by all of her family and friends.

Alma was preceded in death by her father, Abra Johnson; mother, Artille Dabbs; stepfather, Minga Dabbs; sisters, Iola Larry and Vivian Hills; brothers, Alvin Johnson, James Johnson, Wilma Johnson and George Dabbs; and sons, Johnny Jackson Jr. and Robert Peyton Jackson.

Alma leaves to cherish her memories two sisters, Theresa Sonnier and Lois Dabbs of Crowley, Louisiana; daughter, Petti Wilks of Menlo Park, California; grandson, Deon Wilks and his wife, Mary Catherine Wilks, of Los Angeles, California; granddaughters, Toya Jackson of Santa Cruz, California, and Jade Jackson of Ontario, California; great-grandchildren, Dillon Wilks, Trevor Wilks, Amari Davis and Zion Davis -- as well as a host of very special nieces and very special nephews, relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.

Matthew 5:4: Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.