Naomi Jackson Obituary (1936 - 2023)

Our beloved, Naomi Jackson, went to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Naomi was born to parents Daniel and Barbara Simmons on July 12, 1936. She was the youngest of five (5) children. She attended grade school in Galveston, Texas and graduated from Central High School in 1954. She continued her education at Texas Southern University and later earned a state certificate as a seamstress with a focus on dress making. Naomi accepted Christ at a very early age and was a faithful member of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church her entire life. As a young adult, Naomi was a member of the Simmons gospel singing group, "The Simmons Singers." The group sang at various churches in the Galveston County area. In college, Naomi majored in English and was recognized as a great orator and speech writer. She has many years of experience writing and preparing speeches for others. She has always maintained her passion and appreciation for education. She is credited with providing the academic foundation that helped her children excel in school and ultimately become educators themselves. Naomi married her high school sweetheart, James M. Jackson Sr. in 1957. They were married for a total of sixty-three (63) special years. Through their union, they created four (4) wonderful children, Constance, Angela, James, and Nathan. She was also the very proud grandmother of four (4), Meaghan, Jackson, Nate and Nick. Through the years she has proven to be a devoted wife, a loving mother, an amazing grandmother, and a role model to many. Her faith has always been at the center of her life. She has been a dedicated member of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church for more than eighty (80) years where she served on the Nurses Auxiliary Board, the church finance team, and long-time membership with the South Texas District Association. Her hobbies included attending various church-related activities, bible study, and listening to her favorite gospel artists such as Chester D.T. Baldwin. She was an avid reader and enjoyed word-finds and a variety of puzzles during her senior years. She also loved to walk, dance, and exercise with her daughters. Most importantly, she loved spending time with her family; especially quiet days with her beloved husband "James Mitchell." Her true passion was praising the Lord daily in her own special way. She has been an inspiration and blessing to many. She truly will be missed. Naomi was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Simmons Sr. and Barbara Simmons, her husband, James M. Jackson Sr., and their son, James M. Jackson Jr. She is survived by her children, Constance Norfleet (Neil), Angela Viser (Rick), Nathan Jackson (Trecia); grandchildren, Meaghan Dawn Jackson, Jackson Norfleet, Nathan Jackson Jr., Nicholas Jackson; and a host of nieces and nephews that she loved dearly. The family will receive guests for visitation on Saturday, April 29, 2023 beginning at 12:00 PM at Lilly Grove Missionary Baptist Church located at 7034 Tierwester Street - Houston TX 77021. The Celebration of Life Funeral Service will begin promptly at 1:00PM.