BORN

1945

DIED

2019

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Verrette's Funeral Home - New Roads

1018 Parent St.

New Roads, Louisiana

Mercedes Christopher Obituary

Mercedes Jackson Christopher, resident of New Roads, died Friday, June 7, 2019 at AMG Specialty Hospital of Zachary, Louisiana. Mercedes was born on January 27, 1945 to the late Adolph Jackson, Jr. and Lubertha Belliziare Jackson. She accepted Christ and was baptized at Greater St. Luke Baptist Church in 1966 by Rev. August Boykins. While at St. Luke she served as choir president for several years. She graduated in the top five of her class from Rosenwald High School in 1963 where she served as the class president. After high school she entered Southern University where she received her B.A. in Elementary Education. Having the passion for what she did she went on to graduate school where she obtained her Master's +30 in Secondary Education from Southern. In 2002 and 2005 she was selected for the Who's Who Among Teachers. She was a retired teacher of the Pointe Coupee Parish School System for 41 years. Mercedes taught school nearly from one end of the parish to the other. She touched the lives of many children. Started her teaching career at Valverda Elementary and went on to teach at Poydras, LaBarre Elementary and Rosenwald Elementary. Mercedes was married to Franklin Pierce Christopher on June 4, 1966. To this union they were blessed with one daughter. Her memories will be cherished in the hearts of her daughter Yolanda Christopher Slaughter of New Roads, Louisiana; one grandson who was the apple of her eyes Brandon Pierce Slaughter of Houston, Texas; three sisters Mary Lee Augustine and Doris Tircuit of New Roads, Louisiana; Margaret Jackson of Layton, Utah; five sister-in-law's; six brother-in-law's; a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Franklin Pierce Christopher; parents Adolph Jackson, Jr. and Lubertha Belliziare Jackson; one brother Leslie Jackson and one sister Ruby Mae Jackson. Viewing will be Friday, June 14, 2019 from 4pm – 7pm with services starting at 7pm at. Verrette's Pointe Coupee Funeral Home, 1018 Parent Street New Roads, Louisiana. Religious services will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 11:00 am at Greater St. Luke Baptist Church at 10000 Island Road, Ventress, Louisiana. Pallbearers are Timothy Cador, Ret. 1ST Sgt. Channing Christophe, Renado Demoulin, Michael Derson, Anthony Jack and Adrian Slaughter.

Published by The Advocate from Jun. 12 to Jun. 15, 2019.
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I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the family.

Lonnie Boyd

June 18, 2019

Our sincerest condolences to the Christopher family. May God grant you wisdom and strength at this difficult time.

Ruby & Chelsa Bailey

June 14, 2019

Mrs. Christopher was my teacher at Valverda.. RIP

Joyce Howard

June 14, 2019

Alechia Bellizare

June 14, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times as you celebrate a life well lived.

Lucille Battley Toulouse

June 14, 2019

Our condolences and deepest sympathy

Louis and Terry Martin

June 13, 2019

We're sorry for your loss.You will always be in our memerories as a teacher and neighbor.

Terry and Lakisha Butler

June 13, 2019

U have my Pray and my tears I'llnever foget this Beautiful Lady Rest In Peace My Friend

bridgette belona

June 13, 2019

Yolanda, Brandon, and Family

Mercedes made her mark. She has inspired many. When I met her she was very nice and friendly to me and was the same whenever I saw her. She definitely will be missed.

Yolanda, you did the best you could do for your mother; she was thankful to have you and she appreciated everything you did for her.

You will have to cry sometimes, but joy commeth in the morning. Keep your eyes on The Prize.

Dorothy Veal-Christmas & Family

Weyanoke, LA

June 13, 2019

Earth has no sorrow Heaven cannot heal. HE knows, HE sees, and HE understands. Walk on by Faith each day.

Stacie Tircuit

June 13, 2019

My Prayers are with the family in this time of sorrow. Adrian Battley-Robillard and family.

June 12, 2019

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Jun

14

Viewing

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Verrette's Funeral Home - New Roads

1018 Parent St., New Roads, LA 70760

Jun

14

Service

7:00 p.m.

Verrette's Funeral Home - New Roads

1018 Parent St., New Roads, LA 70760

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15

Service

11:00 a.m.

Greater St. Luke Baptist Church

10000 Island Road, Ventress, LA 70760

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