Leslie Jackson Obituary
We announce the death of Leslie Jackson of Rock Island, Illinois, born in Iowa City, Iowa, who passed away on July 26, 2026, at the age of 58. Leslie will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leslie Jackson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her father Vanzie Jackson; her siblings, Angela Verell Jackson and Vanzie Jackson II; her grandparents, Willie, Effie Edwards of Louisville, MS and Arlillian Mason; and her great-grandparents, Sampson of Preston, MS. and Ivery Jackson of Preston, MS..
She is survived by: her mother Janice Verell Jackson (Edwards); her partner Osler McKinley Houston Jr.; her children, Landon Edwards Lee Shelton, Mercedes Verell Jackson, Dianthia Milatonda Kelley and Whitney Gholston; her grandchildren, Landon Edwards Lee Shelton Jr., MacKenzie Williams, Kaiden Reyes, Xylo Beauregard, Che'Brynique Gholston and Jeremiah Washington; her sisters, Joanna Lynn Taylor (Ryan) and Monica Renae Maid (James); her friend Alnetha Poole-Thornton; and her pet Tru.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in care of the family.
