March 31, 2025, 62, Garner —

Toria “Shell” Jackson, 62, of Garner, NC, passed away on Monday evening, March 31, 2025, at Raleigh Rehabilitation Center.

A graveside service to honor and celebrate her life will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro, NC, with military honors.

Born on December 7, 1962, in Wayne County, NC, Shell was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

She is survived by her two sons, Terrance Ford (Bianca) of Clayton, NC and Preston Ford III of Garner, NC, and three brothers, Jeffrey “Jeff” Jackson of Bartlesville, OK, Gregory “Greg” Jackson (Crystal) of Ocoee, Florida, and Travis Jackson (Lita) of Garner, NC; one sister, Tonya Sykes (Rachel) of Goldsboro, NC; six grandchildren, DeAntwan, Claire, DaMya, Kayla, Preston IV, and Brooklynn and one great-granddaughter, Adaline.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Johnice Butler Jackson, and one brother, Ira Jackson Jr.

Professional services are entrusted to Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro, NC.