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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Lucille Jackson Lusk
Lucille Jackson
Lusk
Apr 29, 1921 — Jul 6, 2018
Oakwood
Lucille Jackson Lusk's Obituary
Lucille Lusk age 97 passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018 at her home in Oakwood, Texas.
SERVICE:
SATURDAY, JULY 14, 2018 @ 10:00 A.M.
Lone Star Baptist Church
110 CR 280
Oakwood, Texas 75855
Pastor Larry Raven, Eulogist
INTERMENT :
LONE STAR CEMETERY
Oakwood, Texas
VIEWING :
FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018 from 10:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M.
Emanuel Funeral Home Chapel
1721 W. Oak St.
Palestine, Texas 75801
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EMANUEL FUNERAL HOME - PALESTINE IN CHARGE OF ALL ARRANGEMENTS
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Lucille Jackson Lusk was the third child born to Levi and Carryll Strain Jackson on April 29, 1921 in Butler, Texas. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior early in her childhood. Lucille was a beloved daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend. She later grew up and became a devoted wife, mother, aunt and friend to many.
Lucille was raised in the Lone Star Community and graduated from Lincoln High School in Palestine, Texas. Aspiring to higher education, Lucille embarked on her journey to Jarvis Christian College and obtained her Bachelor Degree in 1948. Later she obtained her Masters of Education from Prairie View A&M University in 1959.
Lucille being a life long educator, she taught school for 47 years at the elementary school level in Butler and Terrell, Texas. Education was her passion and she has touched the lives of thousands of young men nd women. She was active in civic and was a community activist, including a member of the Grand High Court Heroines of Jericho and Eastern Stars; the 22 Marechal Niel Club, Terrell, Texas; Board Member of the Freestone County Family and Protective Service; Texas State Teacher's Association; Freestone County Retired Teachers Association and Recording Secretary of the Friendship Baptist District Association.
Lucille was a faithful member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Terrell, Texas were she served as President of the Senior Mission Society, Sunday School Teacher, Member of The Sanctuary Choir and Church Program Committee.
Lucille returned to the Lone Star Community and Lone Star Baptist Church, after retiring, where she served as Mother of the Church; President, Missionary Auxiliary, organized and presided on the Pastor's Aide; President/President Emeritus, Deaconess Board; Member of the Senior Choir and Sunday School Teacher.
Lucille loved to travel and traveled to many places, seeing the world.
Lucille departed this life, Friday, July 6, 2018, in the peace of her home in Butler, Texas.
Lucille was preceded in death by her son: Howard Jackson; Parents: Levi and Carryll Strain Jackson; Three Brothers: John W. (Bill) Jackson, John E. Jackson and Warren Jackson; Sister: Irene Jackson Sandifer.
Lucille leaves to cherish her precious memories: A host of nieces and nephews, great and great grand nieces and nephews and other family and life long friends.
SERVICE:
SATURDAY, JULY 14, 2018 @ 10:00 A.M.
Lone Star Baptist Church
110 CR 280
Oakwood, Texas 75855
Pastor Larry Raven, Eulogist
INTERMENT :
LONE STAR CEMETERY
Oakwood, Texas
VIEWING :
FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018 from 10:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M.
Emanuel Funeral Home Chapel
1721 W. Oak St.
Palestine, Texas 75801
=================================================================
EMANUEL FUNERAL HOME - PALESTINE IN CHARGE OF ALL ARRANGEMENTS
===========================================================================================
Lucille Jackson Lusk was the third child born to Levi and Carryll Strain Jackson on April 29, 1921 in Butler, Texas. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior early in her childhood. Lucille was a beloved daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend. She later grew up and became a devoted wife, mother, aunt and friend to many.
Lucille was raised in the Lone Star Community and graduated from Lincoln High School in Palestine, Texas. Aspiring to higher education, Lucille embarked on her journey to Jarvis Christian College and obtained her Bachelor Degree in 1948. Later she obtained her Masters of Education from Prairie View A&M University in 1959.
Lucille being a life long educator, she taught school for 47 years at the elementary school level in Butler and Terrell, Texas. Education was her passion and she has touched the lives of thousands of young men nd women. She was active in civic and was a community activist, including a member of the Grand High Court Heroines of Jericho and Eastern Stars; the 22 Marechal Niel Club, Terrell, Texas; Board Member of the Freestone County Family and Protective Service; Texas State Teacher's Association; Freestone County Retired Teachers Association and Recording Secretary of the Friendship Baptist District Association.
Lucille was a faithful member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Terrell, Texas were she served as President of the Senior Mission Society, Sunday School Teacher, Member of The Sanctuary Choir and Church Program Committee.
Lucille returned to the Lone Star Community and Lone Star Baptist Church, after retiring, where she served as Mother of the Church; President, Missionary Auxiliary, organized and presided on the Pastor's Aide; President/President Emeritus, Deaconess Board; Member of the Senior Choir and Sunday School Teacher.
Lucille loved to travel and traveled to many places, seeing the world.
Lucille departed this life, Friday, July 6, 2018, in the peace of her home in Butler, Texas.
Lucille was preceded in death by her son: Howard Jackson; Parents: Levi and Carryll Strain Jackson; Three Brothers: John W. (Bill) Jackson, John E. Jackson and Warren Jackson; Sister: Irene Jackson Sandifer.
Lucille leaves to cherish her precious memories: A host of nieces and nephews, great and great grand nieces and nephews and other family and life long friends.
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