Obituary of Eva Mae Jackson

Matthew 11:28-30 New International Version (NIV)“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”Reflections of life:Eva Mae (Lewis) Jackson was born into the loving union of her parents, Edgar Lewis and Emma (Durham) Lewis, on April 30, 1932 in Karnack, Texas. She was baptized at Mt. Ridge Baptist Church in Karnack, Texas.Eva was reared and educated in Karnack, Texas, where she attended George Washington High School. Eva was united in holy matrimony to Calvin Wayne Sims in 1953, who preceded her in death, and to this union three beautiful daughters were born: Mariam (Sims) Gupton, Carolyn Sims, and Pamela (Sims) Oliphant.Later, Eva would marry her soulmate, A.J. Jackson. Together they would relocate from Texas to Colorado Springs, Colorado, would create a loving home, and raise three generations of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A.J. and Eva remained a loving couple until A.J.’s passing in 2003.Eva was a devoted homemaker and woman of faith who was vibrant and full of spunk. Eva enjoyed fishing, working the garden, and cooking. Eva was known for her holiday hospitality, delicious home-cooked meals, and her love for young children. She took great pride in raising and babysitting her grandchildren until her health began to fail in 2013. After a battle with dementia and other systemic illness, on July 28, 2017, Eva Mae Jackson received the everlasting promise of eternal life at the age of 85. Eva leaves to cherish her memory one sister, Emma (Lewis) Johnson of Karnack, Texas; one daughter, Mariam Gupton of Fort Worth, Texas; four granddaughters, Devona (Sims) Martin of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Sherry (Sims) Carrington of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Demetra (Howard) Seriki of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Tineva Lee of Fort Worth, Texas; twenty-one great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandsons; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Eva is preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Emma (Durham) Lewis; husband, Calvin Sims; husband, A.J. Jackson; daughters, Carolyn Sims, and Pamela (Sims) Oliphant; siblings, F.W. Lewis, Claude Lewis, Ruby (Lewis) Westbrook, Edgar Lewis, Edward Lewis, and Odell Lewis; and great-granddaughter, Caila Lusk.A Funeral Service will be held, 10:00AM, Friday, August 4, 2017 at The Springs Funeral Services-North, 6575 Oakwood Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80923, with Rev. Jim Deitrick officiating. Eva’s Burial and commencement to the grave will take place at Sipps Cemetery in Karnack, Texas at a date and time still to be determined.To My Daughter:When tomorrow starts without me,And I’m not here to see,If the sun should rise and find your eyes,Filled with tears for me. I wish so much you wouldn’t cry,The way you did today,While thinking of the many things, We didn’t get to say.I know how much you love me,As much as I love you, And each time you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too. When tomorrow starts without me,Don’t think we’re far apart,For every time you think of me,I’m right there in your heart�Love, MamaTo our family, friends, and all those that loved Grandma:Don't think of her today as gone away- Her journey has just begun. We love you and we miss you grandma. Life holds many facets and the earth is only one. Just think of her as resting from the sorrow, pain, and her beautiful tears. We love you and miss you grandma.For better words, she's resting in a place of warmth and comfort where time does not matter and there are no days and years. Let us imagine her looking over us thinking how only our sadness can pass away. Yet she's smiling because God has a way of showing mercy in a mighty way. We love you and we miss you grandma.Let us think of her as living in the hearts and mind of the three generations that she touched. For nothing loved and living in those two places are lost and she was loved so much. We love you and miss you grandma.The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to Pikes Peak Hospice for your excellent care. Trace Church and The Springs Funeral Services, thank you for your compassion with assisting and final arrangements.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Friday, August 4, 2017 10:00AM The Springs Funeral Services - North 6575 Oakwood Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80923 Phone: 719-207-8611