Ms. Verna Jackson

Obituary Verna Jackson was born June 23rd 1933, in Lawrence, KS to Alfred and Mildred Dulin. She graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1951. After graduating, she pursued further studies in bookkeeping. She applied her skills in the banking industry at Parke Davis Pharmaceuticals. While in Seattle, she was hired as the first black runway model for Nordstrom’s. Verna found love at an early age and married Willie Jackson on August 4, 1951, in Leavenworth, KS. They were married for 67 years! She was a devoted wife and mother of four. She dedicated her life to The Lord Jesus Christ in her early thirties and meticulously cultivated this relationship on a daily basis. God’s glory and favor rested upon her throughout all of her days. Verna was raised in the Church of God in Christ but served for many years at Grandview Assembly of God. She was incredibly influential to numerous individuals, especially women; and gladly became a “surrogate” mother to many of them. For several years, she led the Kansas City Chapter of Women’s Aglow, ministering to and mentoring countless women of all races, ages, and cultural backgrounds. After Women’s Aglow, she organized and taught a weekly bible study for the next 30 years. Verna had a great sense of humor and could easily and lovingly communicate with both young and old. A joy to be around, she was a woman of dignity and virtue as she freely shared wise counsel. Her way of life was Christ-centered and her delightful conversation was intertwined with the truths of God. Verna had extraordinary faith resulting in her own testimonies of healings from various afflictions, including Tuberculosis and several forms cancer. As a relentless prayer warrior and intercessor, others also experienced the healing hand of God through her. She had no problem fasting 40 days without food and water. As the wife of a wartime soldier, God would unction her to fast weekly for his safe return. Needless to say, Willie returned home! She was a true depiction of a Proverbs 31 woman. Her favorite holidays were Thanksgiving and Christmas which were filled with family, love, laughter, games and plenty of homecooked food. Verna also looked forward to the Leavenworth family gatherings, prayer meetings, and bi-annual reunions. These family fellowships were full of hearty laughter and plenty of playful sibling banter. Verna Jackson lived an abundant life, planted many seeds, sprouted countless flowers and watered a multitude of gardens. God continues to give increase to her lasting legacy. She was preceded in death by her Husband Willie, Daughters Diane Lynette and Brenda Lorraine. To cherish her memory, she leaves Sons; John and Maurice; Daughter-in-law Tammy; Brothers: James Huff and Charles Huff, Sisters: Barbara Hayden, Dickie Dulin, Sharon Brown, Patricia Enalien, Linda Ealey, Wanda Anderson, Judy Handy, Rita Moppin, Mary Scott, Luella Jackson and Norma McReynolds, Granddaughters: Desiree McDonald, Jessica Jackson, Amanda Potts, Erica Coleman, and Shawna Jackson, Greatgrandchildren: Norey, Kayden, Gossey, Justice, Makenzie, Mya, Carson, and Elgin III; along with uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, October 2, 2021,11:00am at New Vision Christian Center. Interment Monday, Oct.4th, Leavenworth National Cemetery, LVNKS. Visitation will be from 9am-11am at the church. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ms. Verna Jackson, please visit our floral store. Read More

Ms. Verna Jackson

September 19, 2021