Emily Eloise (Jackson) Guzman

A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Emily Guzman, 63, will be noon, Saturday at St. Stephens P.B. Church with Dr. Karokas Watkins officiating. Entombment will follow in Roselawn Garden of Memory. The body will lie in repose one hour prior to service. Public viewing will be Friday from 1:00PM until 5:00PM at Reynolds Funeral Home.

Emily was born in Decatur, Alabama on December 23, 1959 to Floyd Alvin Jackson Sr. and Sallie Lou Miller Jackson.  She made her departure from this life the morning of December 15, 2023 at the age of 63 in Huntsville, Alabama. 

She graduated from Decatur High School, Class of 1978, where she was a member of the PEP Club, Future Business of America, and Air Force Junior ROTC (3yrs) as a 1st Lieutenant.

She was preceded in death by: her father, Floyd Alvin Jackson Sr; mother, Sallie Lou  Miller Jackson; three brothers, Floyd A. Jackson Jr., Larry Troupe, John Anthony Rice; five sisters, Debra Jackson Tucker, Wilma Lorraine (Sugar) Jackson, Jo Ann Jackson, Doris Jean Hill, and Brenda Jackson; one nephew, Deran Hill; one step grandchild, Cornelius Morris; close friends, Apostle Cha Cha Jefferson, Mary Banks (Mae) and Dorothy Fletcher.

Emily leaves behind five children: Kristen Tapscott, Michael Guzmán Jr., Gilbert Guzmán(Angelique), Matthew Guzmán, and Michaela Guzmán; two stepchildren, Vernesha McDonald and Tequisha Lampkin (Titus); 10 grandchildren, James and Jeremiah (Rich), Amerye, Anthony , Aiden (Guzmán), Dallas (Walker), Alaya, Ava, Akari, and Amelia (Guzmán); seven step grandchildren, Duran Tapscott(Tanisha), Fred Tapscott, Marcus Fletcher, Charles Moore, Mya Robinson, Ayshia Humphrey, and Arya Robles; brothers and sisters Pamela Jackson, Jane Parr (Charles), Vivian Powell (Ronnie), Veronica Williams, Avery Jackson (Judy), Alvin Jackson (Vicki), Curtis Jackson (Evetta), Samuel L. Rice (Yvette), Willie Rice, and Ollie Troupe; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends; Gregory Crittenden, Arnell and Ronnie Scruggs, the Scruggs family, and Michael Guzmán Sr.

Emily was a beautiful soul. Through her own tribulations she always demonstrated acts of kindness, leaving an uplifting effect on her family and community. Emily’s captivating smile and energy would light up the room forging a rail of joy and fulfillment wherever she ventured. She consistently sought to infuse her children and her community with positivity, leaving a lasting impact on everyone she encountered. Her time was often spent supporting loved ones, spending time with children, and acknowledging the presence of life. She enjoyed completing complex jigsaw puzzles, playing Solitaire, cooking for family and friends, enjoying the beauty of nature, reading, writing, and collecting dolphins. Throughout her life, Emily lived through love and energy. She always aspired to write a New York Times Best Selling Novel about her life, which would be devoted to helping inspire and empower others. She often journaled her day to day thoughts and feelings, translating her emotions through words so there was a clear understanding of her heart. In our hearts, Emily will forever remain cherished and loved, though her absence leaves a profound void.

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