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    Mrs. Josephine Jackson Gamble
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    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

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    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

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