Betty Lee Jackson

Port Neches- Betty Lee Jackson of Port Neches, Texas passed away on Saturday July 30, 2011 at Golden Years in Orange, TX at the age of 86 years old. Betty was born on February 13, 1925 in Hartburg, Texas to Annie Lee and Grover Blake Stone. She married Marshall Jackson Jr. on August 21, 1947. She worked for the Port Neches School District for many years and was a member of Eastern Star of Groves and also a dedicated member of the VFW Auxiliary in Port Neches. Betty loved ceramic painting and crocheting. She loved to make special things to give to her family and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 2, 2011 from 5 - 8 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Levingston Funeral Home with Rev. Steven L. Leger officiating, followed by the rite of committal at Oak Bluff Memorial Park. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Jackson Jr.; parents Annie Lee and Grover Blake Stone, brother Billy Stone and sister Bertie Holt. She is survived by her four children: sons, Ronny C. Jackson and wife Bitsy of Orange, TX; Marshall Jackson and wife Beverly of Sulphur, LA; daughters, Charlotte Claybrook and husband Don of Fort Bragg, CA; Susan Martin and husband Jake of Bridge City, TX; sisters, Mary Sowell and Phyllis Hillhouse of Edgewood, TX; Herman Mackenzie of Grand Saline, TX; grandchildren, Jeremy Jackson, Jared Jackson, Andrea Clark, John Stroud, Shelley Collins, Liberty Claybrook, Cody Calame, Stephanie Calame, Ryan Martin, Jacqueline Lashbrook, Jason Martin and Darrell Martin and 13 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Jackson, Jared Jackson, Cody Calame, Ryan Martin, Jason Martin and Jonathan Lashbrook. Thanks to friends and family for their calls and prayers. The family also extends our special thanks to Golden Years (Kristi Shelton and staff member); Wade Wright and Odyssey Hospice for their loving care of our mother during her time of need. Memorial Contributions to Odyssey Hospice 550 Fannin Street, Suite 1230, Beaumont, Texas 77701 would be appreciated.