Nelda Montez Jackson

Nelda “Montez” Jackson went to be with her Lord and Savoir on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Baton Rouge, LA. She was 90 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. with burial to follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Pearl, MS.

Montez was born on May 15, 1934, to G. S. Wade and Mary Ann Dupree Wade in Mize, MS. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. Montez was an avid book reader and enjoyed doing word search puzzles. She loved Hallmark movies and cooking. She loved to tell jokes and when she did, she laughed with her shoulders. Montez took pride in caring for her hair and nails and taking care of people. But most of all she loved the Lord, her husband and her family. She will truly be missed.

Montez is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 64 years, Joe Jackson, Sr.; and her brother, Rudolph Wade. She is survived by her brother, Aubrey Wade; sister, Ann Hart; son, Joseph “Andy” Jackson, Jr. (Debbie); daughters, Pamela Montez Jackson Hobbs (Robert), and Sheila Ann Clink (Barry); grandchildren, Misty Dawn Findley, Jamie “Mikki” Plemons, Joseph “Chip” Jackson, Robbie Hobbs, and Shaun Hobbs; great grandchildren, Madison Findley Paz; Brooklyn Findley, Katelyn Plemons, Evvie Jackson, Eloise Jackson, Maverick Hobbs, Asher Hobbs, and Pepper Hobbs.

The family would like to give our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Casey Carlisle and nurse Tasha, at the Baton Rouge Clinic for their years of caring for Mother. We also want to thank Corey, Carrie, Dee, Tai, and Kellita with The Pearl at Jamestown for their loving care the last 4 months Also, we want to thank the nurses at Audubon Hospice, Katie and Sydney, for their empathy and care. And last but not least, to Becca with Audubon Hospice for bringing her harp to play music for Mom. This was so special to Mom and us. Mom would sing along with her.