Elaine Delores Lastie Jackson

Elaine Delores Lastie Jackson was born on September 12, 1931, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Frank Joseph Lastie, Sr. and Hattie Mable Antoine. In 1946, she met the person who would soon become her husband, Freeman Jackson. They were married on June 21st, 1947, by Rev. B. Shaughnessy, S.S.J. Out of this union, they were blessed with two children, Freeman Jackson, Jr. and JoAnn Jackson-Hutcherson. Mr. & Mrs. Jackson faithfully stayed together for 53 years, until Freeman Sr.’s passing in 2000. Mrs. Jackson was the Director of several pre-schools, one being in the Desire Projects. After a fire in 1972, when that preschool was severely damaged, Mrs. Jackson was out of work. So, with encouragement and support from family, she took a leap of faith. In 1973, she and her husband opened Jackson Child Development Center, a nursery and preschool business. Mrs. Jackson owned & directed “the nursery” until her retirement in May 1994. Her daughter JoAnn managed it as Director until August 2005. Mrs. Jackson was a devoted Catholic and member of the St. Marie Goretti Catholic Church; being an active member of their Alter Society. She was also a member of St. David Ladies of Peter Claver, and The Dutchess Club. She was also an avid Democrat – being invited to Bill Clinton & both of Barak Obama’s Presidential Inaugurations! Mrs. Jackson was a fervent Saints fan and even traveled around the country to watch and support them since the team’s inception! Elaine Jackson was a very self-sacrificing person that assisted many individuals, families, and groups – by giving her time, wisdom, and charity. She macro and micro-organized everything with grace and poise; she was a natural born leader. Mrs. Jackson definitely had a style for fashion and loved to high-end shop; Saks 5th Ave was her favorite. She was truly the “Jackie O” of the Jackson family! She loved to travel abroad and party – and didn’t turn down many invitations either. She loved to sew, and she loved her family (and adopted many into the family like her own) even more. Affectionately called Maw Maw by her grandchildren, she was very supportive, encouraging, and empowering. They loved her plenty, plenty, plenty! In the afternoon on February 26th, 2023, one of her favorite second line songs, “Down by the River Side” played, while her granddaughter held her hand…she transitioned on her own terms, in her house, and in peace. She was preceded in death and now reunited with her husband Freeman and daughter JoAnn. She leaves to cherish her precious memories, her son Freeman Jr. As well as grandchildren – Althea, Leslie, Melissa, Daniel, Lori, and Victor; Great Grandchildren, Alysha Jackson, Olivia, Zaryn, and Joshua Arline; Laila, Cecelia, Isabel and Darius Jackson; Great-Great Granddaughter Maryn Jean; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also priest and parishioners of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church are invited to attend a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 7500 Crowder Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70127 on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am; following of the recitation of the Rosary at 10:15 am. Interment: Private. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. New Orleans, LA 70125.

Elaine Delores Lastie Jackson

February 26, 2023