Leta “Lea” Kay Jackson

Leta “Lea” Kay Jackson, 67, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at Memorial Hermann Hosptial, Houston. She was born on July 8, 1949, to Emily Morris Reasoner and John Orville Reasoner, in Beaumont.

Survivors include her husband, William H. Jackson, Jr. of Beaumont; stepsons, William H. Jackson III and his wife, Brianna, and Matthew T. Jackson; and grandchildren, Paige Foreman and Jayden Jackson, all of San Marcos; brother-in-law, T. Harmon Jackson and his wife, Sherry; and Tristen Jackson and Brendan Jackson, all of Brandon, Mississippi.

A family committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.

Lea requested no funeral or memorial service but that everyone honor her memory by remembering her love for life, friends, family, animals, travel, gardening, and was an avid reader.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 1629, Beaumont, Texas 77704.