Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.
John 11:25
Obituary
Leila Mae Bentley Jackson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the Barnesville, GA community, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on March 4, 1932, Leila's life was a testament to love, resilience, and dedication to family and faith.
Throughout her life, Leila was the cornerstone of her family and a guiding light to all who knew her. She was the devoted wife of the late James E. Jackson Sr., with whom she shared a deep and enduring marriage that spanned numerous decades.
Leila was a loving wife, sister and the proud mother to five children. She was preceded in death by her loving husband James "Bookie" E. Jackson Sr, son Nathaniel Bentley, siblings Henrietta Bentley, Charlie Bentley, Martha Ogletree, Paul Bentley and her daughter-in-law Linda Diane Bentley. She leaves to cherish her memories her children Lucious Bentley, Leslie Bentley, Lorenza Bentley and James E Jackson Jr, Sophia Jackson (daughter-in-law) her grandchildren Donovan Bentley, Kevin (Tameka) Bentley, Lamont Bentley, Erin (James) Ham,, Marcus (Sheronda) Bentley, Krystal (Michael) Folson, Tavares Bentley, Monique Bentley, Martel Bentley, Lyndsey Jackson, McKenna Jackson and Jillian Jackson, her siblings Paul Harris, Fred Harris, Faye Harris, Shirley Harris, her nieces, nephews and a host of great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Her legacy lives on in her family, who continue to cherish the values she instilled in them—love, faith and generosity.
Leila's faith was an integral part of her life. She was a longtime member of East Mount Sinai Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Mother's Board.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Leila's life at her Homecoming service which will be held at East Mount Sinai Baptist Church in Barnesville, GA, on February 20, 2025 at 12pm. This gathering will serve as a loving tribute to a remarkable woman who lived her life with grace and dignity, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Leila Mae Bentley Jackson will forever be remembered for her unwavering love and devotion to her family, her steadfast faith, and her compassionate spirit. She leaves behind a legacy of love that will continue to influence and inspire for generations to come.
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My grandma, my grandma, my grandma 💔
She was the realest, the truth, the best to ever do it!!! I enjoyed the car rides going school shopping. I’d go in the store, knowing dang well I didn’t have no money and pick up everything (got pinched). She didn’t play that!!! You ain’t got no money then don’t touch nothing. I remember going to Roses is the name now but used to be Maxway at the time. I would run all throughout the store after I know her and my mom done told me to stand right there. Then they go looking for me and find me in between the barrel of clothes (pinched) lawd she pinched my ear all the way to the register, bet you I couldn’t go nowhere else.
My grandma was a woman of fashion, grace, humanity, love, and compassion for others. She loved God, she loved church.
I’ll miss on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s making sure she had her Stella Rose Peach. And I’ll never forget the words she whispered to me on Sunday as she was trying to prepare me. No matter how old they are, we could never be mentally nor physically prepared. I love you grandma, take your rest. You ran your course and lived a tremendous life of 92.75 years. As you would say “I’m going to hold on to Gods unchanging hand.” 🙌🏾
My favorite memories of her are our long car rides to watch my uncle then later my brother play college football. She would always tell us " I double love you".
She's gone now and my heart it broken. But I shall carry her with me everywhere I go!
Rest Well My Sweet Angel
~ We Double Love You
