CARMEN HOWARD JACKSON

Carmen Howard Jackson peacefully entered eternal rest on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the age of 70. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Slidell, LA. Carmen was a graduate of L. W. Higgins Class of 1974. Carmen was a retired employee with Cytec Chemical Industries as a safety director. Beloved mother of Candice Jackson, Courtney (Brian Sr.) Hill, and Anthony (Ashley) Jackson, Jr. Proud and devoted grandmother of Arshad Hill, Rhueban Williams II, Brianna Dyer, Amoni Dyer, Harlem-Anthony Jackson, Brian Hill Jr., Brooklynn-Ashley Jackson, Bronx-Nykolas Jackson, and Rylee Hill. Daughter of the late Percy, Sr. and Ruby Zeno Howard. Sister of Percy (Romonda) Howard, Jr., Tyrone (Brenda) Howard, Sr., Elston Howard, Carl Howard, and the late Melvin Howard, and Rose Anne Garrison. Sister-in-law of the late Calvin Garrison, Sr. Companion of Donald Fleming. Carmen is survived by the father of her 3 children Anthony Jackson, Sr., and a host of nieces, nephews, godchildren, cousins, extended family, and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, members of Restoration Baptist Church, Second Highway Baptist Church, Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, and all neighboring churches; members of Krewe of Nandi are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Second Highway Baptist Church 1533 Haydel Dr. Marrero, LA on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 10:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery-Westwego, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.