Remembering Dr. Lola Vivian Jeffries Jackson
Dr. Lola Vivian Jeffries Jackson was born 10/21/1941 in Toledo, Ohio to Chessie Jeffries and Lola Galloway. She was raised in the Baptist Church and departed this life on Monday 10/17/22 succumbing to Parkinson’s Disease.
Lola graduated from Scott High School and went on to obtain her Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics from Howard University (HBCU). She started working for PepCo Utilities teaching home economics and doing cooking demonstrations at the area high schools. Lola became an alumni member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. During her involvement she actively participated in their goals of promoting academic excellence and providing assistance to those in need. She relocated to Detroit Michigan where she initially worked for Detroit Public Schools before becoming a Home Economics Consultant for the Michigan Dept of Education.
Lola met her husband Dr. Richard Jackson and they were married 8/19/77 and moved to
Okemos Michigan. Lola embraced her husband’s children Lynelle and Nicole. After obtaining
her Master’s Degree in Liberal Arts, she worked at Wayne State University as Associate Professor in the College of Education (commuting from Okemos) until 1/1/98. Lola continued her education at Michigan State University obtaining her Doctorate in Education. She was
employed at the Michigan Dept. of Education as State Director of Career & Technical Education.
Lola relocated to Greensboro, North Carolina in 2001 where she became an Associate Professor
in the School of education at North A & T from 2002 to 2007. Lola served the
University as Coordinator of the Master of School Administration Program. She distinguished
herself by assisting in recruiting cohorts of students from three (3) counties –
Guilford, Forsyth and Burlington – to study for the Masters of Administration. Lola was
described by her colleagues as a devoted teacher and administrator.
Lola joined AAUW – American Association of University Women – the nation’s leading voice promoting equity and education for women and girls. She was the college representative for many years wherein her role was to recruit the local colleges and universities to join AAUW as a partner. In 2002, she received the AAUW Educational Foundation Awards (Branch Honoree). In 2007 she received the Dr. Mary B. Floyd Award. This award was established to honor a member whose service goes beyond her elected or appointed office in ways that contribute significantly to the Greensboro branch. She spent untold hours in helping organize Greensboro Branch’s participation as part of the Wyndham Golf Tournament where non-profits could cook and sell food to raise funds for scholarships for their organization. Lola was a committed member of AAUW in several branches and states including Greensboro, NC.
Regrettably Lola’s husband passed way after 28 years of marriage; she relocated to Las Vegas,
Nevada where her sister Julia resided. Lola became a National Evaluation Consultant
for Vocation Programs; she traveled evaluating Beauty School programs, judging barbeque
sauces, and was actively involved in the Democratic party.
Lola traveled extensively with her friends Millie, Mary and Brenda. She was a dear friend to
many and has fond memories from her travels. Regrettably she contracted Parkinson’s
Disease and was relocated to Ohio in 2020 during COVID. This was an extremely difficult time
but the move allowed her to spend time with her family.
Lola is survived by her sister Julia Jeffries and Elaine (Curtis) Moody and brother Konni
(Catherine)Sutfield. Step-daughters Lynelle (Kendall) Jackson-Evans, Nicole Jackson and
children Kara & Camille Jackson. Nieces and nephews Casey (Chase) Sutfied, Kimberly Sutfield, Curtis, David (Dana) and Jonathan (Montra) Moody and their children Nathaniel,
Elise, Kai, Eli and Ari Moody. Best friend Millie Hoffler-Foushee and her children, John Hoffler
(godson), Johnetta Valentine and grandchildren Christopher and Nikki Hoffler. Lola was dearly
loved and will be sorely missed by her family, friends, former colleagues and students.