Patricia Jackson

12/30/2024

Sunrise: September 4, 1953
Sunset: December 28, 2024

Visitation
Friday, January 10, 2025
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Jones Stuart Mortuary
115 E. 9th Street
Texarkana, Arkansas

Funeral Service
Saturday, January 11, 2025
2:00 p.m.
Lonoke Baptist Church
1841 Lonoke Avenue
Texarkana, Arkansas

Interment
Fairhaven Cemetery
35th and Sanderson Lane
Texarkana, Arkansas
Patricia Anne Elijah-Jackson (Pat) was born September 4, 1953 in Texarkana, Arkansas to the late Leon and Ever Gee Elijah, Sr. She attended Carver Elementary School and graduated from Arkansas High School in May 1971. Patricia worked various jobs in the health care field until she could no longer work due to health issues. Patricia professed Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior at an early age and joined Park Avenue Baptist Church where she served faithfully under the leadership of the late Rev. Londell Williams. Pat loved the Park Avenue Baptist Church Young Adult Choir. She later joined Lonoke Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. C. K. Yarber, Sr. and continued to sing in the choir under Pastor Arthur Hill, Sr. until her health declined. She was preceded in death by her father Leon Elijah, Sr., mother Ever Gee Elijah, and brothers David Elijah and Carl Elijah.
She leaves to cherish her memory:

Brothers: Leon Elijah (Angie), Jr., Columbus, AR
Jeffery Elijah (Lettie), Texarkana, AR
                       Randy Elijah (Demetria), Texarkana, AR

Sisters: Barbara Elijah, Texarkana, AR
                       Mary Robinson (Larry), Houston, TX
                       Sharyon Hay (Fred), Spring, TX

Aunts: Bettye Davis (Jeremiah), Omaha, NE
                       Albreatha Connerly, Omaha NE
Great Aunt:      Hazel Dillard, Texarkana, AR

A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, her Lonoke Church family, friends and former colleagues.

16 Comments

Roberts and Williams family

12/31/2024 12:59:09 pm

To the Elijah family we would like to say we're so sorry for your loss R.I.P Pat we will miss you

Dr. Margarette Boyd Woodard

12/31/2024 07:08:09 pm

Dear Family of Patricia Elijah Jackson: In the Precious name of Jesus, the name above all circumstances, situations & everything; I (Dr. Margarette Boyd Woodard) send my deepest heartfelt condolences to all the Immediate Family Members & all Family Survivors. We are praying for you. Thank the Lord Jesus Christ for the many years He gave you together. Pat will truly be missed but not forgotten. My sister & friend in the Lord was so loving and kind. I Remember Pat, one that showed herself friendly, a very good cook and we had conversations about God's Unconditional Love & Victory in Jesus that she experienced. My brother Chester L. Boyd introduced me to Pat. Family, God's Grace is sufficient for all your needs today, tomorrow & beyond. May the Lord Jesus give you comfort through the Holy Spirit as He imparts daily overcoming, amazing grace & strength for the rest of your journey. Pat would say, the Lord is my Light & Salvation (Ps. 27:1). May the Lord turn His face toward you. May His presence surround you, in your coming, in your going and in your weeping. May He supernaturally preserve, protect & bless you 24/7. SCRIPTURES TO HELP YOU on your Journey (Peace, Comfort, Strength). 1 Pet. 5:7; Jn. 14: 1-4; 1 Cor. 15:50-58; 1 Thess. 4: 13-18; Ps. 29:11; Ps. 147:3-5; Isa. 41:10; Jn. 11:25-26; Rev. 21:4-6. With Love in Christ Jesus, Dr. Margarette Boyd Woodard & Family

Patricia Williams

1/1/2025 11:35:02 pm

Sending condolences and prayers to the Elijah family.Pat's infectious smile and laughter will be sorely missed.May the Lord give you comfort in your time or bereavement.

Freddie M Walters

1/2/2025 09:18:51 am

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. One sweet lady. May God give strength and comfort during this time of sorrow.

Ida Dunbar Turner

1/2/2025 02:52:52 pm

Condolences to the Elijah Family. Pat will be truly missed but, family always remember that God is too wise to make a mistake. A friend and I went to visit Pat this pass Summer and we laughed , talked and joked about old times. God Is Blessing.

Vera brown

1/4/2025 04:25:13 am

We will miss you

BarbaraMorune-Lowe

1/4/2025 07:36:50 pm

I send My sincere Condolences & Prayer's to Jeff , Randy & the entire Elijah & Jackson Families. Y'all was just giving love & comfort to our Family 12 days earlier when we lost our beloved (Mike Reader).. who was Y'all neighbor & friend on Ray street for many many years.. May God Bless you all. I didn't really know Ms.Pat very well but the few times I met her...she was the sweetest person! Rest in the arms of our Lord & Savior Ms. Pat. God Bless the Family❤🙏🏾

Towanda Wyatt

1/5/2025 10:35:57 am

Pat was a sweet rose God gave the world for this appointed time. Much LOVE & PRAYER for the family. He cares for you. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!

Antoinette Boyd-Scoggins

1/5/2025 10:16:35 pm

Condolences to the entire family. May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Pat was a very sweet person. RIP Pat

Cynthia Biglow

1/6/2025 08:44:04 pm

From the Biglow family to the Elijah Family. We send our sincere condolences to the family. Pat, was such a sweet, kind, and loving person that always wore a beautiful smile. I pray for strength and love during this difficult time.

Minnie Randal

1/7/2025 08:49:42 am

I’m praying for the Elijah family in the loss of dear sweet Pat. She always had a smile and a kind word to greet you with. She will be missed.

Felishia

1/7/2025 08:59:01 am

Our sincere condolences and prayers are with the family. She will be missed by us all at the Springs of Texarkana!

Angela Brewster

1/8/2025 09:25:55 am

Condolences to the entire family 🙏🏽 Pat will be missed. She was always offering to help you even if she didn’t feel well herself. She ALWAYS had a sweet smile and spirit each time I saw her. I shall always love her and the family. We all are truly family because we are from the same HOOD‼️🥰

Patricia Butler Williams

1/8/2025 12:16:45 pm

Condolences to the entire family during your time of bereavement,Pat you will be sorely missed and that beautiful smile and kind heart.RIL friend

Audrey Baker

1/10/2025 10:06:00 am

Prayers for the Family: Pat will definitely be missed. She’s resting in the arms of our Heavenly Father…..🙏🏽🙏🏽💜💕

Gregory Chaplin

1/13/2025 12:14:20 pm

My deepest condolences to the families

Patricia Jackson

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