Claretta Jackson Obituary
The world bids farewell to Claretta Jackson (Washington, District of Columbia), departing on March 20, 2025 at the age of 73. Claretta leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Claretta Jackson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Claretta leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Claretta may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Raleigh Lamb and Rosa Lee Lamb; her brother Charles Lamb (Erma) of Corapeake, NC; and her daughter Jevon Jackson. She is survived by: her husband Ballard Jackson of Fort Washington, MD; her daughter LaTanya Jackson Cole (Nelson) of Brandywine, MD; her grandchildren, Chase Cole and Lexington Zoe Cole; her siblings, Walter Lamb Jr. (Vera) of Portsmouth, VA, Mary "Honey" Lamb-Bowman (James) of Fort Washington, MD and Gloria "Glo" Lamb-Woodfork (Gerald) of Washington, DC; and her brothers-in-law, Eddie Mackey Jr. and Tracy Steel Jackson. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins.
A celebration of life was held on Wednesday, April 2nd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Encounter Life Church (2200 Culbera Dr, Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748).
