Phyllis Sabella Moore Jackson

""Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28. Born in Baton Rouge on Dec. 7, 1934 and peacefully called to eternal rest in the Butterfly Wing on Oct. 30, 2017 at the age of 82. Phyllis was a graduate of Istrouma High School and Baton Rouge Business School. She spent her early years bookkeeping for Crifasi Brothers Wholesale and One Stop Market. Phyllis was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, Godmother, aunt, friend, and Tiger fan. Her smile was infectious , her heart genuine and she enjoyed life to the fullest. She saw only the good in everyone and the love that filled her heart was felt by all. She understood the importance of saying "yes" rather than "no," and how much an unexpected call could brighten one's day. Gathering family and friends together to create those sweet lasting memories was one of the most important parts of her life. Her passion for LSU football was another. It spanned her lifetime and her knowledge surpassed most, beginning every day with the sports page of The Advocate. Later in life, she dedicated her time by volunteering at Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge, especially dedicated to the grief support group. Through overcoming her own experiences of grief, she was able to help and encourage others find support and enjoy life again. She is survived by her loving daughter, Kristi Moore of Baton Rouge; sisters, Jackie Sabella of Baton Rouge, Rosemary Sabella Graham and brother-in-law, Nolan Graham of Greensburg; nieces and nephews, Keith Graham (Mary Jo Tessitore), Kevin Graham (Yvonne Gautreaux), Donna Graham Campo (Matt Campo), Dana Graham Redmond (Joe Redmond); great-nieces and nephews, Jeffery Guzzardo, Angela Guzzardo Noble, Bryan Guzzardo, Anthony Guzzardo, Sarah Graham Maloney, Rachel Graham Lanius, Adam Graham, Emily Graham; many great-great nieces and nephews; numerous Godchildren and cousins; and very special friends, Wanda and Wayne Vick, Esther, Victor, Erich, and Laura Sachse, Amber Thibodaux, Karla Blake, Cory Blake, Wayne and Monica Meche, Randy and Cathy Meche and the many friends at Cancer Services. Preceded in death by spouses, Alfred L. "Fred" Moore, John C. "Jack" Jackson; fiancee, Leslie "Les" Meche; Father and Mother, Ross P. Sabella and Tina Mitchell Sabella; Grandparents, Jack Mitchell and Rosa Politz Mitchell, Jack Sabella and Phillipa Marchiafava Sabella. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., Fri, Nov. 3 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sat., Nov. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Religious services at St. Louis King of France Catholic Church, N. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Saturday at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Fr. Tony Russo. Burial in Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11817 Jefferson Hwy., following the church services. Pallbearers are Keith Graham, Kevin Graham, Joey Jarreau, Cory Blake, Wayne Meche, and Randy Meche. Honorary pallbearers are Nolan Graham, Wayne Vick, Mickey Mitchell, Dale Mitchell, Ronnie Mitchell. Special thanks to her many doctors, especially Dr. Fred Petty, Dr. Christopher McCanless, and Dr. Michael Roppolo. Thanks to the caring staff at The Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet and Mid-City, as well as those at the Hospice of Baton Rouge Butterfly Wing. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to be made to Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge, 550 Lobdell Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Phyllis and her feisty spirit will be dearly missed; much loved and never, ever forgotten by her family and friends. Geaux Tigers!