Ladenia V Jackson was born May 19, 1925 to Upson and Corine Gholston in Oklahoma City, OK. She was the second of three children. She was preceded in death by husband, Willie Jackson, both parents, and two sisters. She gave her life to Christ at a young age, and was a faithful member of Pilgram Rest Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. M.L. Tucker. In 1992 she moved her membership to Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. A.G. Woodberry. She served in Mt. Olive until she could no longer be active. Ladenia met and married the late Willie Jackson and to their union were six children. Memories of Ladenia will be forever cherished by two sons, Willie "Bill" Jackson (Charlotte) Dallas, TX and Phil Jackson (Carol) Oklahoma City, OK. Three daughters, Pat Felix (Robert) Oklahoma City, OK, Melanie Jackson, Dallas, TX, Valerie Wilson (Kevin) Oklahoma City, OK. A fourth daughter, Burnett Riley Oklahoma City, OK. Eleven grandchildren, twenty five great grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.