Christiana B. Jackson

New Iberia – A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated for Mrs. Christiana B. Jackson, 84, the former Christiana Benjamin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at Saint Edward Catholic Church with Rev. Thomas H. Vu, celebrant.
She will await the resurrection at Holy Family Cemetery, New Iberia.
A gathering of family and friends began at 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home until time of service.
Mrs. Christiana Jackson was called home at 3:35 p.m. on Sunday, December 20, 2015, at Iberia Medical Center. A native and resident of New Iberia, she was an exemplary Christian, a devout mother, grandmother and paradigm of hard work. Mrs. Christiana loved and was loved by all that knew her. She was kind and generous to all in need.
She leaves to cherish her memory, two grandchildren, Katherine Hawkins and Roland Edison Jr., of Maryland; one sister, Orelia Pierce of New Iberia; as well a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Peter Edison and Jacob Jackson; her parents, Newton Benjamin and Sedonia Pierce Benjamin; one son, Roland Edison; one brother, Nolton Benjamin; and three sisters, Sedonia Benjamin, Paula B. Brown and Leona Benjamin.
Active Pallbearers were members of the immediate family and fFriends.
Honorary Pallbearers were members of the immediate family and friends.
Arrangements were under the direction of Fletcher Funeral Home, 609 West Admiral Doyle Drive, New Iberia, LA 70560. Condolences may be expressed at www.fletcherfuneralhomes.org.