Latasha “Tasha” Jackson-Howard was born on October 20, 1973 in Atlanta, Georgia to Mary Jackson and Ernest Melvin Jackson. The family moved to San Diego, CA when she was an infant.
Tasha attended Pilgrim Progressive Baptist Church, where she participated in Sunday School and the children’s choir. As an adult, she attended Coastline Baptist Church in Oceanside, CA.
Family was at the core of Tasha’s life. They were a source of strength and inspiration for her. Tasha faced life’s challenges with an unmatched tenacity. Being headstrong was not merely a trait but a testament to her unyielding spirit and refusal to give up. In the face of adversity, she continued to smile and encourage others.
Tasha’s greatest gifts were her brilliant sense of humor, which radiated joy and light, her
beautiful smile, infectious laughter and quick wit, which brightened even the darkest of days.
On June 11, 2023 Latasha was called home to be with the Lord.
Preceding her in death was father Ernest Melvin Jackson and brother Kareeb Amond Jackson.
Tasha leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and strength. She is survived by mother Mary Jackson-Evans, sister Donna Wilson, nieces; Brittany and Briana, nephew Brandon, great-nephew Malachi, and a host of family and friends.
Her memory will forever be cherished.
