MS Jaurette Michelle Obituary (1961

Jaurette Michelle Jackson was called home June 30, 2017. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 18, 1961. Jaurette grew up in White Swan. She was a cheerleader, played the clarinet, was a member of the National Honor Society, and graduated in 1979. She attended Yakima Valley Community College to study nursing, but quickly decided to spread her wings - first to Alaska to work on a barge, then off to Hawaii to learn and enjoy the spirit of aloha, and later, Florida, where she explored her passion for the medical field. Jaurette eventually returned to White Swan and spent the last 26 years working at Fort Simcoe Job Corps and then the Bureau of Reclamation, first in Yakima and then Ephrata. Jaurette always knew "a little somethin' somethin'" and her talents were far reaching - woodworking, sewing, crocheting, arranging flowers, planning events, computer and AV systems. Above all, her best talent was helping others with her signature smile and a great laugh. Every day she showed how much she loved her family, friends and community. Survivors include her parents Thomas and Betty Jackson; daughters Chanaye Jackson and Sakina Abdul-Halim; siblings Kremiere Jackson, Barbette Edwards (spouse Cornelius), Thomas Jackson; nieces and nephews Brandon Edwards, Bailey Edwards, Cameron Boone, Kaley Jackson, and Sienna Jackson. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 12 at 11 AM at Greater Faith Baptist Church in Yakima.