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https://vimeo.com/event/4122711 On November 6 th , 1966, Monique Michele Jackson, or “Mo” was born to Charles Jackson and the late Mary Jean Taylor in Hartford, Connecticut. She attended Lyndon Baines Johnson high school (LBJ) where she would later graduate in 1984. While there, she was a dedicated member of the “First Ladies Drill Team” and the “Jaguar Track Team”. Right after graduation, she started her career in the medical field and would work for 20 plus years. She started at Austin Regional Clinic where she dedicated 15 years and then found her passion at Texas Oncology for the past 5 years. Monique had a deep love for many things such as classic Disney movies, reading, word search puzzles, and the Twilight franchise being among her favorites. Through her boundless passion, Monique never hesitated to open her home to any child in need of shelter. Her loving nature further shone through volunteer work that ranged from feeding the homeless on Thanksgiving to collecting toys and clothes for children on Christmas. Monique met her better half, Hughzell William Sessoms Jr. in June of 1993 here in Austin, Texas. They would then get married on Aug 31st, 1996. From this union four children were born while three children gained another father. Her legacy is carried on by her loving husband of 31 years, five daughters: Inakhia Monique Jackson, Ta’Necia Michele Cannon, La’Mecia Mikele Cannon, N’zhari Monai Sessoms, Khaliya Morai Sessoms, two sons: Billy William Sessoms III and Kyre Christopher Sessoms, beloved grandson Iziah Amari Jefferson, two brothers; Christopher Jackson, James “Jim Jim”Harvey, and a loving host of extended family. Monique began her journey with the Lord in 1993 at St James Baptist Church under Pastor Rev. Dr. B W McClendon where she accepted the Lord as her personal savior and became a member. She was a part of the youth department, dance ministry, daycare, and youth Sunday school. Her journey then moved her to New Hope Baptist Church under Pastor Roy F Jones II where she also served as part of the youth department, Sunday school, dance ministry, and the puppet ministry. She would go on to start a food ministry called Hope’s Kitchen to feed her church family and a non-profit group called “Servants of Hope”. Throughout her life, Monique was many things: a teacher, friend, mother, sister; But despite who you knew her as, many could tell you she was a fierce and kind woman who walked righteously with Christ. She will forever leave a lasting mark that will carry on in her family and the many people she touched throughout her journey. Mom, we love you to the Moon and back.

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Monique Michelle Jackson

November 6, 1966 - February 19, 2024