03/26/2026
Laura Jackson 88, of Port Arthur, TX; passed Feb. 23, 2026.
Services are Friday, March 27, 2026, at Sagemont Church 11300 S Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, TX. Visitation will begin at 9AM until Funeral 10AM. Interment will be in Houston National Cemetery.
Laura Modett Jackson was born January 21, 1938, in Franklin, Texas to the late Pastor Poetter & Lady Cora Edwards. Laura accepted Christ into her live at an early age. She was raised in Franklin, Texas where she attended Morgan City Junior High School.
She later moved to Houston, Texas at the age of 13 where she attended and graduated from Jack Yates High School. After graduating she attended Texas College of the Medical Center for Lab, X-ray & EKG. She met and married the love of her life Mr. Ralph Jackson; Sr. and two handsome boys were born. After working as a Multi-Skilled Technician, she retired in 1998.
In 1984, Laura visited and joined Sagemont Church in Houston, Texas where she was an active member until her passing.
Becoming a Big Mama was one of her greatest roles in her life. The LORD our GOD whispered in Laura’s ear on February 23, 2026, come home my child. Though our hearts ache, we take comfort in knowing that her love remains in the resilience of her family, the strength of her children, the laughter of her grandchildren and great grandbaby, and in the countless lives she touched with so much love and care. Laura lived not for herself, but for others always giving, always nurturing, always uplifting everyone around her. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, proud grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, and blessing to all who knew her. Her joyful presence will be missed.”
She is preceded in death by her loving and caring husband Mr. Ralph Jackson, Sr., her parents, Pastor Poetter & Lady Cora Edwards, one son, Charles Eugene Jackson, two sisters, Elvina Thomas and Annie Gipson, two brothers, Sylvester Edwards and Jaharvy Edwards, and her maternal grandparents, Mr. Will and Mrs. Pellie Young Edwards (Father), and Mr. and Mrs. Watson (Mother).
To cherish her memories, she leaves her son and daughter in love, Ralph and Kim Jackson, Jr. of Port Arthur, Texas, four grandchildren, Nicolette Jackson Gossett (Carson) of Austin, Texas, Brianna L. Jackson, Kamani Tyler-Jackson, and Skilar’Jay Jackson of Port Arthur, Texas, one great grandchild, Viniana Nanette Gossett of Austin, Texas and a host of nieces, nephews, cousin, friends and family who was very dear to her heart and she loved with all her heart.
Proctor's Mortuary - Beaumont, is in charge of final arrangements, 3522 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, TX. 77705 (409) 840-2022.The guest book can be signed; words of comfort and condolences for the family can be left at www.proctorsmortuary.com