THE CELEBRATION 
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MRS. MATTIE LEE WHIQHAM JACKSON APR ILS, 1913 -- FEBRUARY 16, 2010 
"I'VE LIVED MV LIFE, 
 
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NOT M ANY CAN S A Y T M A T ." MATTIE L. JACKSON NOVEMBER, 1994 
 
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2010 
 
 
 
12:00 P.M. 
 
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ADAMS FUNERAL SERVICES CHAPEL 
 
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SAVANNAH, <3A 31405 
 
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REVEREND JAMES C. HUDSON, SR OFFICIATING 
 
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ASSOCIATE MINSTER, ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH 
 
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 OBITUARY 
Mattie Lee Whigham Jackson was bom on April 15, 1915 to the late Plezen and Mattie Lee Smith Whigham, in Emanuel County, Georgia. 
She completed her formal high school education in Wadley, Georgia. She married the late Fred M. Jackson on January 18, 1937 in Jefferson County, Georgia. They moved to Savannah, Georgia in 1941 where she lived a long and wonderful life. She made her transition on February 16, 2010, at home with her loving family. From this union eight children were born. She was a devoted wife, mother, and dedicated her entire life to rearing, nurturing, and educating her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was well respected for her commitment to the Tatemville Community. 
She was preceded in death by her husband and three children: Gwendolyn J. McMillan, Louise J. White and Fred E. Jackson. 
She leaves to cherish her fond memories, Daughters: Mattie F. Jackson (Alfred) Gray of Greenville, SC., Dazola Jackson Belle and Cynthia Jackson Formey of Savannah, GA, Sons: John A. Jackson, Forest Park, GA and Cyrus J. Jackson (Brenda) of Fayetteville, GA; Grandchildren: John Wesley, IV and Sonya McMillan, Jeffery and Brian Gray, Katrina B. (Juan) Aponte, Jonise and Kamaria Jackson, Khadija and Akiya Jackson, Turkesha Mclvy, Dionne and Christopher Formey; Great Grandchildren: John Wesley, V, Jordie and Jarvis McMillan, Maite and Christiana Aponte, Kamden Tift, Brian and Billy Whitfield and Mario Mclvy. She leaves six siblings: Ola Mae W. Curtis, Raybun (Blanche) Whigham of Augusta, GA, Beatrice W. W. Shareef, Hubert Whigham of Atlanta, GA, Annetta W. Wright of Conyers, GA and Gladys W. (Gardner) Hobbs of Wrens, GA. 
 
 ORDER OF WORSHIP JONETTA C. PRATER,, PRESIDING 
P A S T O R ST. P E T E R S A ME C H U R C H 
 
ORGAN PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL 
 
`Amazing Grace" Adams Organist 
 
INVOCATION 
 
SCRIPTURE READING OLD TESTAMENT ECCLESIATES L4-9 NEW TESTAMENT 
 
SELECTION 
 
"How Great Thou Art" Adams Choir 
 
OBITUARY READ SILENTLY 
 
"Wind Beneath My Wings" Adams Organist 
 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 
 
SELECTION 
 
`Precious Lord" Adams Choir 
 
EULOGY 
 
Reverend James C. Hudson, Sr. Associate Minister, St. John Baptist Church 
 
RECESSIONAL 
 
"When the Saints go Marching In" Adams Organist 
 
For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 
2 Timothy 4:6-7 
Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery 
 
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.John McMillan Brian Gray 
 
Jeffery Gray Christopher Fortney 
 
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Raybun Whigham Hubert Whigham 
 
Gardner Hobbs 
 
J. A1 Gray 
 
Donald Formey 
 
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Friends & Family 
 
The family of Mattie Lee Whigham Jackson wishes to express our sincere appreciation for all the acts of kindness, love, prayer, and support expressed during this period of bereavement. May God continue to bless each of you. 
Final arrangements entrusted to 
 
510 Stephenson Avenue Savannah, GA 31405 
912-354-6260 www.adamsfuneralservicesinc.com 
E. Bruce Adams-Owner Amari Adams-Owner 
Alfred L. Mullice-General Manager