Estelle Ayo Jackson

A Celebration Of Life

E stelle

Jackson

A yo

September 22, 1927 – March 25, 2017

“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.”

John 5:24

Her Story Estelle Ayo Jackson departed this life on Saturday, March 25, 2017

at the age of 89. She was born to the late Mr. Edward and Mrs. Ethel Ayo on September 22, 1927.

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Estelle was a devoted mother, house wife and devoted member of Mount Zion Methodist Church, where she was a member of the choir for many years.

Estelle was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter J Jackson, Jr.; her parents, Edward and Ethel Ayo; her brother Theodore Ayo; sister, Clemonce Rose Turner and daughter, Diane Arnolie Mann.

She leaves to cherish her memory, one son, Wilfred J Arnolie Jr and one daughter, Alicia (George) Hardy; her devoted grandchildren, Clarence Barre, Alona (Jessie) Taylor, Michael Barre, Suewann (Kenny) Dixon, Kya (Anthony) Marrero, Kim (Corey) Luke, Leah Mann and Wilfred Arnolie III, and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Estelle Ayo Jackson September 22, 1927

– March 25,

2017

Celebration of Life Mt. Zion Methodist Church 2722 Louisiana Ave. * New Orleans, LA 70117 Rev. Sonja R. Lars, Officiating Saturday, April 1, 2017 * 10:00 am

Order of Service

Musical Prelude ..................................................................................... Dr. S. Carver Davenport

Processional .................................................................................................. Minister and Family Greeting ......................................................................................................... Pastor Sonya R Lars Hymn ................................................ Amazing Grace ............................................... UMH # 378 Prayer Scripture Readings

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Old Testament : Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8 ........................................ Zachary Francois New Testament: 1 Corinthians 15: 51-58 ………………………... Farrah Veal

Affirmation of Faith ………………… Apostle’s Creed ..…………………………. Gloria Patri Musical Selection ............................................................................................. Mount Zion Choir Obituary (Read Silently)

Expressions ................................... (Please limit to 3 minutes)

Choir Member ……………………………………………... Helen Perkins Lay Leader ............................................................................. Wesley Wilson ECHO ..................................................................................... Rev. Dianie Wooden

Musical Selection ............................................................................................. Mount Zion Choir Words of Comfort ............................................................................... Minister Susan Matthews Greater St Stephens Solo .................................................................................................................. Elder Victor McGee Eulogy …………………………………………………………………………. Rev. Sonja R. Lars Invitation to Christian Discipleship Recessional Closing Hymn

Estelle Ayo Jackson September 22, 1927

– March 25,

2017

I’m Free…

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me.

I took His hand when I heard Him call; I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found that place at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Ah yes, these things, I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I savored much; Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.

Perhaps my time seems all too brief; Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.

I Love You Always

Estelle Ayo Jackson September 22, 1927

– March 25,

2017

Precious Memories

Estelle Ayo Jackson September 22, 1927

– March 25,

2017

Precious Memories

Estelle Ayo Jackson September 22, 1927

– March 25,

2017

Missing You They say there is a reason They say that time will heal But neither time nor reason Will change the way we feel.

For no one knows the heartache that lies behind our smiles, No one knows how many times we have broken down and cried.

We want to tell you something so there won't be any doubt, You're so wonderful to think of but so hard to be without.

We cannot bring the old days back, when we were all together The family chain is broken now, but memories live forever.

-Author Unknown

Estelle Ayo Jackson September 22, 1927

– March 25,

2017

Active Pallbearers Kenny Dixon Corey Luke Darren Vicknair

Aaron Francois Jessie Taylor Gabriel Vicknair

Honorary Pallbearers Wilfred Arnolie, Jr. Clarence Barre’ Zachary Francois

Wilfred Arnolie, III Michael Barre’ Talmadge Thomas, III

Acknowledgements Our hearts are full of love and gratitude. Your prayers, loving words and kind acts has sustained us throughout the illness and passing of our loved one. We thank God for friends like you. May He make us worthy of your love.

Sincerely, The Family

Arrangements

Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery #2 143 City Park Avenue New Orleans, LA 710115

Boyd Family Funeral Home 5001 Chef Menteur Highway New Orleans, LA 70126

Repast Boyd Family Funeral Home 5001 Chef Menteur Highway New Orleans, LA 70126

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