Erma Lee Jackson
July 26, 1918 ~ January 23, 2018
Erma Lee Alexander Jackson lived her life with faith, hope and charity. She shined as a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, grandmother, great-grand mother, great-great-grandmother and a caring aunt. She demonstrated happiness, peacefulness, faithfulness, and love.
Erma Lee Alexander Jackson was born on July 26, 1918 in the town of Vox Populi, Colorado County, Texas to the late Josephine White Alexander and Reverend Freeman Alexander. She was the third born of three daughters: Dorothy Marian Alexander Jones and Wilma Alexander Daniel, both deceased.
Erma was placed in their Mom’s elementary class until the passing of their father. She continued her elementary education in Houston, Texas before moving back to Schulenburg, Texas.
Erma gave her life to Jesus at an early age. She joined St. James Baptist Church. She graduated from Schulenburg High School. Upon graduating, Erma and Waymon were united in holy matrimony on December 1, 1937. To this union, five wonderful children were born: Jerald Douglas (deceased), Gloria Joyce, Yvonne Pearl, Patricia Elaine, and Wilma Arnette. Waymon and Erma spent a lifetime of 67 years until his death.
Upon moving to San Antonio, Texas in 1942, she united with Mount Zion First Baptist Church under the pastoral ministry of Rev. D. Manning Jackson.
Erma attended Hicks Beauty School and earned a diploma in Cosmetology. She worked as a beautician for over 15 years, while attending St. Phillip’s College at night. Her doctor advised her to retire from cosmetology. Upon retiring, she became a substitute teacher, while furthering her education at Incarnate Word College. She received her B.A. degree in Special Education. She was in the education system for over eighteen years. She was a very devoted teacher to her students.
Erma like to fight for a good cause, especially for her neighborhood, where she was an active member. She was the next to the last President of the neighborhood club. She, along with other members of the club, after having successfully fought to save the Historic Fire Station on East Commerce and Hackberry Street, the neighborhood club determined that they should be recognized by the city. In 1998, they got their recognition and till this day it bears the name, Nevada Street Neighborhood Association.
Erma was a faithful church member. She was active in the choir, Sunday school, and was a Special Usher, until she became ill. She loved fishing with her husband and sitting in a chair reading her Bible and other spiritual materials. She loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
She is survived by her daughters: Dorothy Carr (stepdaughter), Gloria Jackson Word (Joe) of Cerritos, California, Yvonne Jackson Wilson, Patricia Jackson Carter and Wilma A. Jackson-Harris of San Antonio, Texas; son, Jerald Jackson (deceased) and daughter- in- law Ella L. Jackson, San Antonio, Texas; one sister in law, Myrle Jackson (Steward, deceased) of Schertz, Texas; 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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Interment: March 1, 2018 12:00 pm - August 26, 2025 2:34 pm
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Ms. Jackson was a wonderful caring person in the Denver Heights. We belonged to the same church and she always supported positive change and me.
Former City City Councilman Mario Marcel Salas