“I
have fought a good fight. I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous, judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”
Timothy 4: 7-8
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes: and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed.”
Revelations 21:4
Magnolia E. Kelley Walker Jackson was born November 14, 1928, to the late Donnie Mouse Kelley and Boyce Berkley Kelley of Coldwater, Mississippi. She accepted Christ at an early age at New Travel C.M.E. Church, where she participated in the choir. Youth department and Sunday School.
Magnolia Kelley attended Mississippi Industria College in Holly Springs, Mississippi. After her high school graduation in 1948, she moved to Memphis, Tennessee. There she met James L. Walker, who would later become her husband.
Later in life, she met Mose L. Jackson. They were united in holy matrimony; no children were born to this union.
With an established home and family in Memphis, Tennessee, she united with Mt. Pisgah C.M.E. Church in 1958, under the leadership of Reverend F. M. Dickey, where she faithfully served until her health began to fail. She served as a member of the Issac Lane Circle, Higher Education Committee, Stewardess Board II, II Missionary Society, and Sunday School Department.
Magnolia was employed with the Memphis City School for more than 30 years as a Lead Cook at Willow Oaks Elementary School until her retirement in 1995.
Magnolia was preceded in the death by her brother, Dr. Willie B. Kelley. Her memory forever be cherished by her eight children; Peggy J. Christian, James L. Walker, Jr., Donald D. (Priscilla) Walker, Douglas O. (Princess) Walker, La-Kandle A. Walker, Lawrence M. Walker, Hueleen R. Walker, all of Memphis, Tennessee, Evelyn J. (Anthony) Shaw-Hunter of Stone Mountain, Georgia; fifteen grandchildren; Ethan, Alex, Victoria, Chandra, Joseph, Zachary, Torshia, Torres, Tanishia, Demetrius, Lawrence II, Anthony II, Morgan, Kevin, and Kaylon; ten great-grandchildren, Latrell, Kenisha, Jalen, Jayden, Adrianna, Brian, Blake, Joshua, Zucca, and Penelope.
Magnolia also leaves four sisters; Kathryn Mays, Hueleen Mays, Marguerite (John) Obsy, all of Memphis, Tennessee, Jeanette Kelley of San Diego, California. Four brothers; Orndorff “Ted” (Exzetta) Kelley of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Fred (Beverly) Kelley of Coldwater, Mississippi, Lemuel Kelley of California, Bryan (Vermeer) Kelley of Memphis, Tennessee, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 • 12:00 Noon
Mt. Pisgah C.M.E. Church
2490 Park Avenue • Memphis, Tennessee 38114
Reverend Willie Ward, Jr. ~ Pastor
Reverend Peris J. Lester, I ~ Presiding Elder Bishop Henry M. Williamson, Sr. ~ Presiding Prelate
Musical Selection....................................................................................Mrs. Priscilla Walker
“Precious Lord”
Affirmation of Faith (Please stand.)
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only Son Our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried. The third day He rose from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. AMEN. (Please be seated.)
Prayer.........................................................................................................................Minister
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament: Psalm 100:1-5.........................................................Rev. Eddie Gentry
Gloria Patri
New Testament: John 14:1-6........................................................Rev. Lutricia Gentry
Musical Selection...................................................................................Ms. Queen Ann Hines
“Trouble of the World”
Words of Comfort.............................................................................Reverend Willie Boyd, Jr. Pastor, Greenwood C.M.E. Church
(Respectfully, Three Minutes, Please)
Ms. Frances Barnes, Church
Mrs. Marguerite Osby, Family
Mr. Wendell Davis, Nephew
Musical Selection..................................................................................Ms. Queen Ann Hines
“The Blood That Jesus Shed For Me”
Acknowledgements......................................................................................Hueleen R. Walker
Musical Selection..............................................................................Mrs. Anedra Aladeghami
“His Eye Is On The Sparrow”
Eulogy..............................................................................................Reverend Willie Ward, Jr. Pastor, Mt. Pisgah C.M.E. Church
Recessional
The family of Magnolia E. Kelley Walker Jackson wishes to express our sincere thanks for all your support during her illness and our bereavement. We are grateful for your prayers, words of encouragement, and all acts of Christian Kindness shown during this difficult time. May God bless each of you.
Reginald Osby
Larry Mays
Bryant Kelley
Anthony Hunter,
Wendell
Kevin
Torres Benett
Joseph Walker
