Mrs. Josephine Jackson Gamble
April 13, 1931 - April 15, 2016
Mrs. Gamble was born on April 13, 1931 in Newellton, LA, the daughter of Joseph McQueen. and Phoebie Taylor McQueen. . She received her general equivalency diploma, received her Associate Degree from Natchez College, a Bachelor’s Degree from Alcorn State University and a Master’s Degree from Jackson State University, and was also a Board Certified Cosmetologist. Josie was retired from Adams County Head Start as a teacher and assistant coordinator. Mrs. Gamble was a member of Union Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a choir member, and on the Mother’s Board. Her hobbies were cooking, being a caregiver, reading, styling hair, decorating and arranging flowers. Josie was preceded in death by her parents; William R. Jackson, Eddie Gamble, son: Eddie Lee Jackson, step-son William E. Anderson; five sisters, six brothers and best friend: Artimese West. She leaves to cherish her memories: one son: Bishop Melvin Jackson and wife Irma; one daughter: Patsy M. Jackson Simpson White and husband Don; adopted sons: Roderick Simpson, Eddie Simpson Jackson, Dujuan Gamble and Keyon Gamble; spiritual mother: Inell Lyles; special sister-in-law: Edith Jackson; Goddaughter: Taahira McCullough; extended family: Tony Johnson, Linda Fletcher, Joyce Mathis, Evette Hooker, Joe Burl and the Polk family of Detroit, MI. and a host of other relatives and friends. Online condolences may be sent to www.westgatefh.com
Mrs. Gamble was born on April 13, 1931 in Newellton, LA, the daughter of Joseph McQueen. and Phoebie Taylor McQueen. . She received her general equivalency diploma, received her Associate Degree from Natchez College, a Bachelor’s... View Obituary & Service Information