Cleveola Jetter

Life History of Cleveola Jetter

Mrs. Cleveola Jetter, a native of Valdosta, Georgia, was born to the late Bessie Mae and Ezekiel Johnson. She is the seventh of nine siblings. She was raised in a Godly home and came to know the Lord at an early age. While growing up, she sang in the church choir and also served as an usher in the church. Cleve felt singing was a calling from God because that was always her passion.

Mrs. Cleveola Jetter was educated in Lownes County Training School in Valdosta Georgia. Graduating from middle school, she was her class valedictorian. Here she also excelled in athletic activities and when beginning high school she was chosen first team basketball player all through 12th grade and up to graduation.

After graduating from high school, and at the age of 17, she left home for the first time to attend Albany State College in Albany Georgia. Mrs. Jetter majored in Physical Education with a minor in Biological Science. Including all her college activities, she again was chosen to be a first team player on the college basketball team. She also had to study hard and maintain good grades to participate continuously on the team, and did manage to do that.

Cleveola Jetter was first married to Willie James Hawkins II. To this marriage, they were blessed with three wonderful children, Hannah J. Hawkins, Bessie E. Hawkins and Willie J. Hawkins III, whom Cleveola loved very much. She had much joy in seeing her family grow with grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Cleve and her family relocated from Albany Georgia to Indianapolis, Indiana. Her employment after attending Sawyer Business College in Indianapolis, Indiana was at Mans, Moss and Walton’s Law Firm as a secretary for Attorney Moss. Cleve was also a key Punch Operator in the State House in Indianapolis, Indiana. Later, she was a secretary to Consultant in Indiana Department of Education. She retired from the Division of Special Education.

Upon retirement, she became the wife of the late CV Jetter, Pastor of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. During this marriage, Mrs. Jetter worked with Pastor Jetter in the church ministry. At home and out of State, being the First Lady was quite an experience.

Cleveola leaves to cherish her memory, two daughter, Hannah Juanita Hawkins, and Bessie Evangela Hawkins; one son, Willie James Hawkins III; one daughter in law, Roslyn Hawkins; Seven grandchildren, Angela Bratton, Nikkia Williams, Nigel Williams, Jalen Williams, Aviya Hawkins, Nyla Hawkins and Alana Hawkins; Three great grandchildren, TJ, DJ, and Noah; one brother, Lonnie Johnson and a sister in law, Mary Johnson; a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Trust In The Lord With All Thine Heart and Lean Not Unto Thine Own Understanding. In all thy ways Acknowledge the Lord and He will direct they path.

A visitation for Cleveola will be held Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 3801 Forest Manor Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46226, followed by a celebration of life from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crownhill.org for the Jetter family.