born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to harvest.
- Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
Ellen, affectionately known as Faye, was born on July 20, 1935 to the late Queen G.
Brown and Sylvester Brown in Hawthorne, FL.
Faye received her early education in the public school system of Duval County and
graduated from Stanton High School. She furthered her education at Florida
Memorial and Nova University where she received her Bachelor and Master’s
Degrees in Education.
Faye retired from Palm Beach School District after 33 years of service, teaching at
Roosevelt High, North Shore High, and Wellington High Schools. She was a
member of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, as well as a member of the Heroines of
Jericho Henrietta Court #26.
Faye accepted Christ at an early age in Jacksonville, Florida. When she came to
Palm Beach County, she met and married Donald Jackson. Ellen joined Historic
Tabernacle Baptist Church, serving on the Usher Board. There, she worked during
the summer as the Physical Fitness Instructor for Vacation Bible School. Ellen
continued to work in this position until her husband’s health began to decline.
On January 6 th , 2021, Ellen F. B. Jackson received her spiritual notification from
her Lord and Savior who extended his invitation to enter into the Pearly Gates.”You
have labored, encouraged, and guided the way: “Good and Faithful Servant, WELL
DONE.”
Ellen leaves to cherish her beloved husband, Donald Jackson, of 59 years; three
children, Kimberly McNeil (Anthony), Donna Nicholas (Darrick) and Diontray
Jackson (Shantell), twelve grandchildren, Angelica, Aeryal, Jordan, Darien,
Charles, Jshanna, Oni, Tyler, Quinna, Lyric, Denai, Diontray ll, three
grandchildren; Tatiana, Anastasia, and Arianna. Her surviving siblings are
WillieMae Brown and Emmit Brown (Bernice). Faye will be joining Rayfield,
James, EllaMae, Claralee, Cecil, Curtis, and Waymond, which are her siblings that
were called home before her.
Cherishing her memories are a multitude of sorrowing nieces, nephews, cousins,
godchildren, and friends.
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