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Obituary For Leola Tolbert Jackson
The funeral services for the late Mrs. Leola “Dinah” Tolbert Jackson, who departed this life on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. from the Olive Faith Center, 103 Dewey Street, Albany, Georgia. Reverend Grady O'Neal will deliver the Eulogy. Burial will follow in the Zion Grove Baptist Church in Sylvester, Georgia. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the Shipp's Funeral Home Facebook page or by clicking the Video Stream link on this site's Home Page.
The season of life for Leola Tolbert Jackson began on October 12, 1929 in Ashburn, Georgia. She was the beloved daughter of Tom and Lillian Woods Tolbert.
At an early age, Leola accepted Christ as her Savior and remained a prayerful servant.
Leola was united in marriage to John Jackson, Sr. Their union was blessed with nine children. Domestic at heart, Leola had a green thumb as her home was surrounded by beautiful flowers of love and a bounty of vegetables. She was meticulous in her home and a miracle worker in the kitchen. Family gatherings never left your tummy empty.
Embracing the sunset of her earthly journey, Leola quietly transitioned to her eternal resting place on May 28, 2025. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; two sisters, Annie Lou Tolbert-Pinckey and Inez Tolbert-Strawder; two brothers, Willie Lee Tolbert and Ronald Kennedy Tolbert.
Loving memories will continue to be cherished by her children, Viola Hanks (Larry), Barbara Williams, Mildred Jackson, Johnnie Mae Jackson, Doris Roddy-Lee (Charlie), Willie Jackson, Larry Jackson, John Jackson Jr., and Benjamin Jackson; a host grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.
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Add A CondolenceLarry and family, I am so sorry to hear this sad news of Leola's passing. I have good memories of your sweet mother. I remember the first time I met Leola. It was in October of 1959. Everett Garner and I had Just married on October 4, 1959. He took me to the farm later that month and that's when I met Leola. She and others were gathering tobacco. When she saw me, she gave me the most beautiful smile. I saw her multiple times through the years and she was always so friendly. Everett and I thought so much of her. We knew that she was a Christian. What a blessing it is for her family and friends who have accepted Jesus Christ as Savior to know that we will see Leola again! What a glorious day it was when she stool before Jesus and he said "Well done, thy good and faithful servant.!"
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