"Afterglow" I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I 'd like to leave an afterglow, Of smiles when life is done I 'd like to leave an echo Whispering softly down the ways Of happy times and laughing times And bright and sunny days. I 'd like the tears of those who grieve To dry before the sun Of happy memories that I leave When life is done. Helen Marshall Deaconess and Mothers' Board Christians For Change Baptist Church Deacons Christians For Change Baptist Church The family of Mrs. Hazel C. Jackson acknowledges with grateful appreciation the many courtesies extended and the expressions of kindness, sympathy and love shown during this time of bereavement. MURRAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 404-349-3000 1199 Utoy Springs Road, Southwest (corner !if Cascade Rd, near 1-2115) Atlanta, Georgia 30331 MKO Graphics & Printers, Inc. 404-523-1560 Wednesday, March 28, 2007 -1:00 P.M.- ??~~(Mt??~ r?E~??~ 211 0 Beth sa ida Road Riverdale, Georgia The Reverend Michael W. Baldwin, Sr., Pastor Officiating Mrs. Hazel C. Jackson (Mama Hazel) was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. George Cannon. She received her formal education in the Fulton County School System and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. She also graduated from The Canaline School of Cosmetology. She was a practicing cosmetologist and enjoyed a rewarding and productive career for many years until she retired. Hazel Eleanor Cannon married the late Deacon Deward James Jackson, Jr. and to this union one daughter and one son were born, Florence and Larry. Mama Hazel, a natural nurturer, dedicated her entire life to loving and caring for her family. Uniting with Christ at a very early age, she faithfully and prayerfully served on many auxiliaries, including the Gospel Choir, Matrons Society and the Deaconess at Friendship Baptist Church. She later united with Christians For Change Baptist Church where she served on the Deaconess and Mothers' Board. Her health began to decline shortly after uniting with Christians For Change but her sweet spirit and love for Christ cGntinued to flourish. Mama Hazel brought joy and laughter to all those who encountered her. She enjoyed being around others and in return was a joy to others. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her friends at the Alzheimer's Services Center where she led the daily prayer, sang hymns and became involved with arts and crafts. Mama Hazel leaves to cherish her precious memory, two children, Dr. Florence J. Bell and Mr. Larry J. Jackson; two granddaughters, Mrs. Melva Bell Robertson (Dereko) and Mrs. Brittany J. Bivines: one great-grandson, Robert Bivines, Jr.; three sisters, Mrs. Susie Tate, Dr. Sara Sealing (John) and Mrs. Hilda Walker; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL ............................. "Blessed Quietness" SELECTION ..................... .............. ................. ...... ... Choir SCRIPTURE: The Old Testament ............ The Reverend Niles Ford The New Testament ....... The Reverend Diana Glenn PRAYER .... .......... ...... .. The Reverend Ruffin Washington SELECTION .. ... ............. ........... ........... ......... ..... ..... .. Choir PRECIOUS MEMORIES: Mrs. Jacquelyn Burke Deacon Walter Rainey Mrs. Ann Jenkins Deacon Will Grimes REMARKS/SOLO .. ............ .. .... .... .. Mrs. Melva Robertson OBITUARY (Read Silently) SOLO .............. .. ................ . Mrs. Bertha Hightower-Smith EULOGY .................. . The Reverend Michael W. Baldwin ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS RECESSIONAL ................ "When We All Get To Heaven" oY~ Westview Cemetery 1680 Westview Drive, Southwest Atlanta, Georgia