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Riquita Jackson Obituary

A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and a resident of Centreville, Mississippi died on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 as a result of a vehicular accident. She was 18. Visiting will be on Sunday, December 2, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Richardson Funeral Home, 11816 Jackson Street, Clinton, LA. Visiting will 9:00 a.m. until Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 3, 2012 at Hollygrove Baptist Church, 2811 Hwy. 24, Centreville, MS. The Reverend Timothy Hughes will be officiating. Interment will be in the Church Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Rickey E. Jackson, Sr. and Vurla D. Jackson, two brothers; Corey L. (Ashley) Green and Rickey E. Jackson, Jr., a very special, devoted fiancé, Justin L. Gaulden. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Maeolar and Emmitt Jackson; maternal great-grandmother, Mary L. Knox; and a brother, Brandon D. Jackson. Active pallbearers are Johnathan Stove, Anthony Stove, Jr., Brandon Harris, Tralen Drake, Jalen Drake and Tyler Kincaide. Honorary pallbearers are Corey L. Green, Rickey E. Jackson, Jr., Justin L. Gaulden, Al Fort Davis and Jacob Perry, Jr., Benjamin Stove, Jr., David Jackson and Fred Drake. She was a graduate of Zachary High School where she attended honors classes, participated in community service through Interact Leadership Club and was a ZHS Bronco Belle, 2009-2010. She was a 1st semester freshman at Southern University A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA. where she was Majoring in Nursing. Arrangements entrusted to Richardson Funeral Home of Clinton (225) 683-5222.

Published by The Advocate from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3, 2012.
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I thank God for bringing you in my life and all the special memories we had.I still wish all this was just a dream.My heart really hurts that your not here with me.I was with you everyday this past semester at SU and there was never a dull moment when we were together.You were a great best friend and no one will ever take your place.Im sad you had to leave so soon but i know your in a better place now and Im so happy that you finally recieved your crown.I love you Riquita B. and you will always have a special place in my heart.

Kayla Peterson

December 29, 2012

Riquita, I still cannot believe that you are gone. It all seems so unreal or like I'm in a dream. You were one of my best friends! We hung out, laughed, talked, and did almost everything together. I never imagined a day without you being at least a phone call away. From Mrs. Von's class to our outings to our group messages there are so many good memories of you that I will NEVER forget. I can keep going on for days, but I thank God for placing someone so beautiful on the outside and inside in my life. I know you are watching over everyone and smiling down on us. I love you and you will always have a special place in my heart.

Khadija Thomas

December 29, 2012

Ki...RIP...At about the age of 14, you came into our home and into our HEARTS!! In our HEARTS, you will Forever LIVE....Praying for you and with you and family...

Betty Scott

December 29, 2012

Verla and Ricky, I send to you my love and most deepest sympathy. Only God knows the reason and season why your beautiful flower was plucked from the garden. You all are in my thoughts and prayers daily. Just remember that your baby is "ASLEEP IN JESUS".

Gladys Williams (Weatherspoon)

December 27, 2012

May the memories of your Baby Girl bring healing and joy to your hearts during this Holiday Season and forever
Keeping the family lifted in prayer

Cheronda Arbuthnot - Ford

December 24, 2012

Ki I still can't believe you are gone. This all seems like a dream to me and I think that when I come back home I am gonna walk in and ask where are you and be greeted with your beautiful smile. I would have never thought that when I came and visited in October that when I hugged you and told you bye at the game that would be the last time I would see you alive. You grew up into such a sweet and beautiful young lady. I will always cherish our talks and time that we had together. You were the first baby that I actually got to watch during the summers when I would come down and stay. I know that God makes no mistakes so i wont question His will. I'm just so proud of you and the life that you lived. I will always miss your voice, your smile, hearing your laughter, etc. Although your life was short lived it was a life lived abundantly and well. I will love you always cousin!

Miranda Davis Cook

December 18, 2012

- You were such a beautiful and loving person too everyone ! I'm glad to have met you and I'm also glad that you became apart of the su16 family! It saddens me that you are gone ! But , God called you home to be his best angel ! Continuously praying for the Jackson family ! God bless you all .

Jasmine P

December 15, 2012

There is a time and season for all things... My deepest sympathy to all the family and friends.

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You brought us so much joy and happiness. As we have always told you, we were and still are proud of you..the tears cloud our eyes and the pain saddens our hearts as we grieve for our baby daughter, sister, aunt. We will miss all of the hugs,kisses,laughter, and tears but will carry them in our hearts. God's Blessings Dad,mom,brothers,nieces, and nephew

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Vurla, from the days of us meeting up at summer camp u with Riquita, and me with my baby girl Aarione. I knew then that Riquita was a gracious little girl, a heart of gold. Aarione would tell me how Riquita and her would take up time with the babies at the daycare. I would talk to them both telling them that even though they still had to wake up early during the summer days and other kids could sleep because their moms had to work, but it would pay off for them, that they would have a big jump on the other kids cause they had educational teaching year round. Vurla, i cant say that i know how you feel, cause i dont. But i can say this to you, febuary coming mama will be dead 2 years, i miss her so much, but i have to live on mama legacy and the love that she had for everybody, its hard, but with prayer, i keep going. I pray for u and Ricky for that peace that the lord is going to give yall, oh yall going to miss her, but the Lord will see you thru. Love yall.

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December 10, 2012

To: Our beautiful baby daughter, we thank God for all of the precious moments that we had with you from the moment of your conception until Wednesday 11/28/12 when you were called to your eternal home. Our hearts are filled with pain and sorrow. You had love for your friends and a giving & compassionate heart for all of those in need. Although, you had to leave us too soon, You were truly a God sent Angel. You loved God most of all, your family, Justin; your fiance' to whom you intended to marry after completing college and his family. All of us will miss you dearly. We can't imagine that this pain will ever go away, although we do not understand it now. We know that God was ready to hand pick his beautiful flower from this earthly garden. I will miss all of our talks as you would come sit on my legs or come into our room to lye in bed with us, shopping trips, vacations, movies, lunch dates,and that beautiful,angelic smile, etc. We will carry you in our hearts forever.
We love you our beautiful, precious baby daughter Always. PS we know you will be watching over us from above. We are going to continue to pray that the blessing of God's unfailing grace will soften the hurt that we are feeling and bring our hearts the peace, comfort, and hope that it needs to heal. Gone but never forgotten, forever in our hearts Love, Dad & Mom

December 10, 2012

RIP Riquita B. You really left to soon. You are a beautiful, intelligent, and sweet girl. You had a smile that just could not be faded. I still can't believe that I lost a friend and a classmate on Nov. 28, 2012. My heart still drops everytime I think about you. I love you Riquita and you finally received the crown you always talked about. Watch over me and the rest of your friends and fly high and know you will always be missed and loved by me.

Tayler Jackson

December 10, 2012

Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. Know that there is no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. May the memories you have created comfort you!

Teachers and Staff Zachary Community Schools

December 8, 2012

Vurla and Ricky,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Oakcrest A-Team Nurses

December 5, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rachel Lawrence

December 4, 2012

Belinda Jenkins

December 4, 2012

My heart goes out to you all. A beautiful angel gone too soon.

cameica

December 4, 2012

Ms. Vurla and family im terribly sorry bout ya lost Riquita was a beautiful young lady all i could remember is her pretty smile i will continue to keep yall in my prayers.

Nicole Cummings

December 3, 2012

to the jackson family
i am sorry to hear about your lost riquita was so smart and full of life. my cousin died on tuesday, nov. 27, 2012 in crosby from a car accident then the next day i heard of this. i am praying for your family.

sharon bateaste lee anderson jr

December 3, 2012

Ms. Vurla- I just wanted to let you know that you and your family are being thought of and prayed for during this difficult time. I was so sorry to hear of Riquita's passing. I know that there are few words that can bring you comfort at this time, but I pray that God will keep you close and bring peace and healing to your hearts. Much, much love to you and your family. Be blessed and know that you are being held in prayer. Much, much love to you all...

Kimberly Catalon

December 3, 2012

To our wonderful neighbors as you experience this time of grief please know that we have you covered in prayer. You were truly blessed by God to be granted the opportunity to rear such a precious child. She was beautiful young woman both inside and out. We love you and your family will be in our prayers continually.

Decley & Tawanda Ashley

December 3, 2012

It deeply saddens my heart at the thought of such a beautiful outstanding young lady to be gone so suddenly. May Our Father in Heaven be with you all at this time and see each of your through your loss in his own way. Though I didn't know her personally, its just something about a young angel departing this earth just touches my heart. Thank you God for giving the famiy and friends the comfort I know you have in store for them. With sincere sympathy.....

Mattie Powell

December 3, 2012

Mrs. Verla,
I heard about this tradegy on the day it happened from the other nursing students & we all will treasure the great memories that we have with Riquita during class & clinicals. She was a wonderful person & great friend to each of the girls. She will be missed greatly!! So very Sorry!!

Crystal Von Rosenberg

December 3, 2012

To the Jackson Family: My sincere prayers and heart-felt condolences are with the family during this time of bereavement. May you find peace and love in the memories you cherish.

Keon Drake

December 3, 2012

With deepest sympathy. I'm sorry to here about your lost. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ms. Debbie

December 3, 2012

May God continue to bless and comfort this family during this time of sorry.

John Dickson Jr

December 3, 2012

My prayers goes out to the Jacksons family

Monica Jackson

December 3, 2012

May God comfort and strengthen your family during your time of sorry. Sending our heartfelt prayers and condolences.

Roderick & Theresa Scott

December 3, 2012

SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS........ MAY GOD GIVE U AND THE FAMILY THE STRENGTH & THE LOVE YOU ALL NEED YOU ALL ARE IN MY PRAYER

TRACY KING

December 3, 2012

To the Jackson family, you have our deepest sympathy. God will see you through.

Collins Family

December 3, 2012

Our angel gone, her season on earth complete. LORD I thank you for her life, a person so humble and so sweet. We are all better for knowing her. Ricky and Vurla as you go through this time, know that your angel has gone to receive her crown. Farewell my "Miss Jackson" we LOVE you, but GOD loves you best.
Love and Prayers,

John & Seletar Lynn Gosa

December 3, 2012

Sorry to hear about your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I didnt know Riquita personally, we just followed each other on instagram. R.I.P Riquita Jackson

Shemeka Ratliff

December 3, 2012

To the Jackson Family my prayers and thoughts are with you. Just know GOD is a big GOD and there is no sorrow and pain HE can not heal in time. Love you much.

Dillon Karen J.

December 3, 2012

May God bless the Jackson family and keep them in this season.

Pastor David & Lady Paula Jones

December 3, 2012

SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS...MAY GOD GIVE THE JACKSON FAMILY THE STRENGTH & LOVE THEY NEED...YOU ALL ARE IN OUR PRAYERS!!!

Veronica Davis

December 3, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

CaTina Johnson

December 3, 2012

To the Vurla and family...My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Shirley Scott Johnson

December 3, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 3, 2012

The story of Riquita has touched me tremendously. I am so sadden by her untimely death. My heart hurts for you all. I pray that you all find peace in knowing that somany people have so many great memories of her. Specifically to the the mother, Mrs. Jackson, my heart goes out to you. I am a mother. I have a mother whom I am very close to. I can't begin to imagine what you may be feeling at this time. I pray God heals your heart. Know that each passing day is an opportunity for it to get a little easier and a day to remember your baby girl! God be with you all at this time.

Mary Davis

December 3, 2012

I hope that you continue to move forward and always keep God first.

Portland Coleman

December 2, 2012

R.I.P. to my Zachary High School classmate of 2012, Gone to soon! ~ Big B!

December 2, 2012

Rest in peace Riquita. You will be greatly missed

Classof2012

December 2, 2012

Praying that God give your family strength and guidance to get yall through. May God Bless.. Love Yall!!!

Nada & April Parker

December 2, 2012

To the Jackson Family you have my deepest sympathy.... R.I.P. Quita

Shylonda Smith

December 2, 2012

LOVE FROM THE SMITH & SANDERS FAMILY YOU'LL ALWAYS BE IN OUR PRAYER & HEARTS

December 2, 2012

To the Jackson Family you have my deepest sympathy and you'll always be in my heart.

Francesca Smith

December 2, 2012

TO RICKY AND VURLA, I am so sorry to hear about Riquita. All I can say is PRAY for strength. Keep her memories in your heart forever.

Alberta Williams

December 2, 2012

R.I.P. beautiful angel. God loves u best

Renarda Allen

December 2, 2012

To the Jackson Family u have my deepest sympathy I will forever keep y'all n my prayers. Just know one thing that he never makes a mistakes n never question The Lord. He knows what's best sleep on Miss Riquita u will be truly miss....

Shekika Cosby

December 2, 2012

Sending my prayers to the Jackson family. May God be with you.

Robin Woods

December 2, 2012

Praying for the family,With Deepest Sympathy.

Walter & Edna S. Chapman

December 2, 2012

Our Heartfelt sympathy is extended to the Jackson Family. We have you in our prayers and thoughts, praying that God will give you strength to endure the loss of your love one. May peace and love abide with each of you. The Harris Family

Bobbie Harris

December 2, 2012

Praying for the Jackson family

Michelle Turner

December 2, 2012

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. The Anderson and SUSON FamILY's thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Jacquelyn Anderson

December 2, 2012

My condolesences goes out to the Jackson Family From The Howard Family

Ms.Tomekia Howard

December 2, 2012

I lift you and your family up in prayers, God bless you Vurla. Elaine Shipley

December 2, 2012

Dafita

December 2, 2012

Latrice Vannorman

December 2, 2012

I lit a candle in your memory.. Jackson family you are in our prayers.

Temica Woodside

December 2, 2012

There are no words that we can tell you guys to get you through these difficult times, only the faith you have in the Lord can help ease some of your pain.So to the family as long as you have that faith and as hard as it may seem be strong cause she would wont it no other way. Riquita will be missed so much.Love you guys be strong. R.I.P Riquita

April Cage

December 2, 2012

To the Jackson Family you have my deepest sympathy in your time of need

Louis Packnett

December 2, 2012

R I P RIQUITA

Shanika Franklin

December 2, 2012

To the bereaved Jackson family, I am very sorry for your loss. You may not understand why God did what he did but he had a reason for it! Keep your hands in God hands and he'll ease your pain! Just continue to pray and you all have my deepest sympathy! You all are in my prayers! May God continue to bless you!

Tyler Scott

December 2, 2012

Rest On ; you're in a better place now . Your death really touched me . - r.i.p riquita <3

Tierra Grayson

December 2, 2012

Gwendolyn Walker

December 1, 2012

May your hearts and minds be kept in Jesus Christ. Praying strength, love, healing, and guidance through our Savior. Rough and trying days are ahead, but I know our God is able.

Stacy Hardy

December 1, 2012

My heart goes out to my cuz for losing their baby their angle their pride and joy their sister. God have Riquita wrap in his arm now she will be looking down on her family. She's in God hands now she with her other family now. She will always love her mom,dad,brothers,neiece nd family. I love u Riquita

Tasha Larry Lakeisha Hollins

December 1, 2012

To Vurla and Family, my heart was so heavy when I heard the news of Riquita. Your relationship with Riquita reminded me so much of me and my daughter. She touched so many lives, in a positive way. I began to think about the first time I met Riquita; she was a little girl. You took her to Disneyworld with us years ago and we had a wonderful time. I can not say I know how you feel, I can only imagine; she was such a beautiful young lady, not only in physical features but her spirit was just a beautiful. You and your husband reared a wonderful daughter that made you proud!!! My family and I have been praying for you all everyday and will continue to do so because God is the source of your strength. I will visit with you at a later time but if you need me for anything just call and I will be there. Love you and again we are praying for all of you!

Rachel Dixon/Family

December 1, 2012

R.I.P Riquita

Juanita Walker

December 1, 2012

My prayers are with the family. I am a close friend of the Drake Family, such a loving family, so I know God takes the best. God will get you through this difficult time.

Tongia Sanders

December 1, 2012

We know that no words can help ease the pain and loss that you are feeling right now. You are in our every prayer and thought.

The Walker/Wilson/Cage Families

December 1, 2012

MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS UR FAMILY THROUGH THIS HARD TIME!!! PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY!!!

December 1, 2012

I so sorry for the loss of your little girl, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson. Riquita was one of the most bubbly girls I know. She knew how to make everyone at ZHS smile. I definitely consider it a pleasure to be one of her classmates. She didn't ever hesitate to ask what was wrong and eventually cheer me up when I was down. She made classes go by so much faster because she was always up to something funny. The class of 2012 is praying for her family. She may have been taken too soon and at a very young age, however, God was ready to take his little girl in. He will bring ya'll comfort during this hard time. Just know that she made such a big impact on everyone that knew her within just the 18 years that she was on this earth. I,as well as the ZHS class of 2012, will never forget your beautiful, talented, determined, and happy little girl. Ya'll did a wonderful job raising her. May God be with ya'll.

Erica Wooden

December 1, 2012

I dnt know what it is like to lose a child but i do know how it feels to lose a love. I pray that GOD wraps his loving arms around the family and that they find comfort in the LORD.

Rochelle Winding

December 1, 2012

Praying for the Jackson family! I didn't really know her but it has saddened me! Jackson family remember when there is no one else there's a GOD! Riquita you will be missed and never forgotten!!!

Terrica Stanwood

December 1, 2012

TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD. TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT YOUR BEAUTIFUL LOVE ONE IS RESTING IN THE BOSSOM OF OUR LORD A SAVOIR JESUS CHRIST, SHE WOULD NOT HAVE IT KNOW OTHER WAY. FROM MY FAMILY TO YOURS WE LOVE YOU AND WILL CONTINUE TO LIFT YOU ALL UP IN PRAYER.

MARGARET PIPES

December 1, 2012

Ricky& Verla stay strong & trust in the lord he will see u through,we will b praying 4 u.

David & Everlea Hardy

December 1, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the Jackson family! I pray that God will give them the strength that will be needed to get through this very difficult time!

LaTanya Stewart

December 1, 2012

Lord i pray that you give her family strength to endure this difficult time..I don't young but im pretty sure she was a sweet angel whom you called home to glory..My love is with her family...God bless this young lady family

Melinda Taplin

December 1, 2012

The family have my deepest sympathy in this time of need... May God bless u n continue to be with you....

Mieshia McNabb

December 1, 2012

Mrs. Vurla and Mr. Ricky I am so sorry lost. I can remember when Riquita was little girl coming in the store in Norwood and look at her now she grew up to be a beautiful young lady. May God give you strength and I will continue to lift you and your family up in prayer.
Rest In Peace Riquita

Shandreka and Madyson Kent

December 1, 2012

My thoughts & prayers r with your family....forever n our heart

Stephanie & Family

December 1, 2012

Sorry for your lost I know it's hard but The Lord will make a way

Tanisha Robertson

December 1, 2012

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