Lazette

Wilson

LaZette Belinda Young was a gift from God born to the late George and Geraldine Young on February 3, 1968 in Bronx, N.Y. She was most affectionately known as

La La, or La.

As a child, La was studious and athletic.

She was educated in Englewood, New Jersey. She graduated from Dwight Morrow H.S, and then went on to attend Passaic Community College.  La's brilliance led her to graduate from Alfred University with a Bachelor of Arts in Education.

As a teenager, La worked part time jobs. One of her first jobs was at ESBA (Eastern States Bankcard Association), where her brother Mike was a supervisor, and he helped several family members and friends get jobs there.

Next, La began her career as a bank teller. Always ready to learn, she educated herself about  bank operations, and was hard working and dedicated. La started as a bank teller and was promoted to Customer Service Representative.

After being prompted to write to childhood friend, Jerry Wilson, while he was in the service, they started dating, fell in love and got married in 1991. In addition to her bonus daughter Shontae Wilson, Jerry and La were blessed with a son, Jaleel Andre on March 31, 1994.

Jerry passed away when Jaleel was a young boy.  La raised her son with all the love, compassion, determination and encouragement a Mom could give. Jaleel was truly the light of her life and her absolute true love.

La made sure Jaleel was engaged in extracurricular activities, especially, basketball. They were a loving team. She always shared practical lessons and examples with Jaleel about what he needed to do to succeed in life.

As an educator, La began as an Assistant Teacher at Youth Counseling Services (YCS).  She worked with Junior and High School students who were strong willed and emotionally challenged. She didn't care about their behavior or outbursts. She focused on the student and encouraged the potential. She loved her students and talked about them often. Her and her big sister, Michele, would spend hours and hours trading stories, tips, and ideas about how to help and motivate students.

La found creative ways to teach English, Math, Science, Computers and Reading. Her students were always engaged.  She earned substitute teacher status and was commended, by the New Jersey State Monitor on her professional demeanor and teaching methodology. She loved teaching and seeing her students make positive decisions to improve their learning and comprehension.

La also worked at Target. She enjoyed working with customers either on the register or in customer service. She enjoyed the opportunity to work with the public and took pride in providing quick, efficient and professional customer service.

Our sister was a woman of integrity and enjoyed helping whomever she could.  I don't care what the problem was she had an answer according to the knowledge that she had.  If you were stressed, she had the perfect tea, if you didn't feel well she would tell you exactly what to eat whether you wanted to hear it or not.  La believed what she believed and she did not apologize for how she felt. We will remember our sister always for her inner strength.  She was a strong woman who would make it happen no matter what.  Even in her illness, she showed unbelievable strength and kept looking up. She will be abundantly missed by all who knew her.

Lazette leaves to celebrate her legacy:

her beloved son, Jaleel and Bonus Daughter Shontae Wilson.

Her sister:  Michele Hogan (Phillip).

Her brother: Michael Young (Lillian). Jerome Young (predeceased) (Tammy)

Her nieces:

Rikeya Hogan,Todnayia Young

Her nephews: Courtney Harris, Malik Young, Hakeem Young, Isaiah Hogan, Josiah Young, Tyrone Young, and Todd Young

La's aunts, uncles, cousins, friends colleagues, and students will miss her dearly.

Lovingly Submitted

La La's Family