On Sunday, September 25, 2022, Livia Lorenza Jackson, our beloved “Moey,” passed away at age 88 with her family by her side. She was born to the late Jacob and Inocencia Salas of Camaguey, Cuba. The family immigrated to Jamaica in 1946, where she met her husband of 65 years, Leonard Jackson. They left Jamaica in 1963 for the United States in search of better opportunities.
A master gardener, she could plant a popsicle stick in soil and it would take root. Being amongst her plants with her hands covered in soil was her wonderland. Doting over her grandchildren and great grandchildren, cooking, reading her bible, storytelling, dancing, sewing, watching movies, and supporting Christian causes were all passions of hers. She was very frugal, an essential skill in raising nine daughters. Moey maintained her wits and sense of humor to the very end. At a recent birthday celebration she declared, “I have seen many mango seasons.”
She was best known for her quick-witted humor, fierce determination, and generous spirit. She is survived by her sister, Millicent Johnson, nine daughters: Florence (Sterling) Crockett, Althea (Curtis) Sealy, Janice, Margarita, Joan, Clare, Trudy (Wayne Sr.) Jones, Christine, and Monique (Anthony) Burke. She is also survived by twenty grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Moey was predeceased by her parents, loving husband, and son, Michael Dennis Jackson. She was also predeceased by her siblings: Marie, Christina, Pedro, Doris, and Josefina.
Viewing ceremony will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Fountainhead Memorial Funeral Home, 7359 Babcock Street SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909. The Memorial Service will take place on Wednesday, October 12th at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 300 Malabar Road SE, Palm Bay, FL 32907. Burial will follow at Fountainhead Memorial Park, 7303 Babcock Street SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FountainheadFuneralHome.com for the Jackson family.
For those unable to be present, please use the following links to virtually join the family:
For viewing service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84538277520
For Church Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82030424104?pwd=b2RTZHJFeTJHZ1MzZ2lmaks2bkZlQT09
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