Vera Jackson
Vera Lloyd Jackson, age 71 of Jay, Florida went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 28, 2014. Vera was born March 10, 1943 in Century, Florida to Mildred and Adone Lloyd Sr. She has been a lifelong resident of Jay, Florida, where she was a member of Cora Baptist Church. Vera was a business owner and operator at Jay hardware and Gift Shop for 35 years. She was a Jay Royals supporter in all sports, a sponsor too many little league teams and was a true Gator Fan-through the good times and bad.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 40+ years, Aubrey Bryant Jackson; son, Eric Bryant Jackson, and her father, Adone Lloyd Senior.
She is survived by a son, Alan Brent (Angie) Jackson. She was deeply loved by her four grandchildren, Ali, Sissy, Brandy and Alan; her great-grandson, Jace; Her mother, Mildred Powell; brother, Adone (Nancy) Lloyd; special nieces, Shannon Wright and Wendy (Scott) Blackmon; great-nephews, Jared Smith, AJ Nash, and Slater Nash and great-nieces, Olivia Wright and Zoe Wright who were also special to her. Two sister-in-laws, Joyce Settle, and Eleanor Jackson; Numerous cousins, relatives, and friends who will all miss her dearly.
A visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 pm at Jay Funeral Home on Sunday, March 30, 2014. Funeral services will begin at 3:00 pm with Rev. Earle Greene and Rev. LaDon Hall officiating services. Burial will follow at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Scott Blackmon, Ricky Hendricks, Sandy Burkhead, David Bush, Jeff Boutwell, Zane Burkhead, and Jim Wolfe.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
