. . . Unknown Author Don't think of her as gone away, her journey's just begun; life holds so many facets, this earth is only one. Just think of her as resting from the sorrows and the tears, in a place of warmth and comfort, where there are no days or years. Think how she must be wishing, that we could know today; how nothing but our sadness, Can really pass away. And think of her as living in the hearts of those she touched, for nothing loved is ever lost, and she was loved so much. If I can do my duty, as a good woman ought If I can bring back beauty, to a world that's so rot If I can spread love's message, as the Master taught Then my living shall not be in vain. By Mahalia Jackson If I can help somebody, as I pass along If I can cheer somebody, with a word or song If I can show somebody, that he's travelling wrong Then my living shall not be in vain. Thankful Baptist Church Deacons and Trustees ^cMeaMts Academy of Richmond County Class of 1981 # Thankful Baptist Church Women in Christ Ministry Y : Y3 - Y^Y Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. We, the family wish to express our heartfelt thanks for all who have offered their love, support, and prayers during this difficult time. We thank you for your presence here today. May God richly bless each one of you as He has blessed and honored us by giving us a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. - Augusta, GA | 706.722.5551 2945 Old Tbbacco Rd. - Hephzibah, GA | 706.792.1003 Design/Printing By: Augusta Blueprint * Augusta, Georgia * 706.722.6488 ww w.a u g u staf u n era lnotices.com IN LOVING MEMORY OF Saturday, July 7, 2018 11:00 A.M. HISTORIC THANKFUL BAPTIST CHURCH 302 Walker Street | Augusta, Georgia Reverend Christopher J. Waters, Pastor ... Officiating ... The Griffin family was again blessed when JACQUELINE LOUISE PHILPOTT-MAKIN, known as Jackie to family and friends, was born on January 31, 1964 in Dyersburg, Tennessee to Johnny Smith and Louise Beasley. She and her parents later moved to Augusta, Georgia while Jackie was still a young child. Jackie left Augusta after the marriage of Louise and Edward Beasley. As a military family, they moved to Kansas. Jackie and her family returned to Augusta, Georgia where Jackie attended several schools before graduating from Academy of Richmond County. She continued her education at Fort Valley State University where she graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice, but her education did not stop there. Jackie loved learning. She went on to receive a Masters Degree in Instructional Tfechnology; she received an Education Specialist in Advanced Educational Administration, and she pursued a doctorate and completed all but her dissertation. Most recently, she received an Associate of Applied Science in Cyber Security. Jackie served briefly in the United States Air Force. From there, she became a deputy and later an Investigator for the Richmond County Sheriffs Office. But that was not her calling. She was born to be an educator. She impacted numerous lives with her creative, individualized teaching methods. She loved teaching and her students loved her. Jackie was a teacher for the Richmond County School System for over twenty years. She taught at Sego Middle, Glenn Hills Middle, and Terrace Manor Elementary. She tutored for the Boys and Girls Clubs, and worked with Upward Bound students at Paine College. Qdi/aaluf cortf d. . . Jackie was baptized by Reverend N.T. Young at an early age. From early childhood, she had been active in church. Her upbringing and strong faith not only made her loving and confident, but it also gave her the patience and wisdom that she needed to rear her two beautiful children, Katerra and Christopher, as a single mother. Jackie's union with Eddie, her loving husband, is exemplified in Song of Solomon 3:4. "I have found the one whom my soul loves. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, shopping and watching TV courtroom dramas. Jackie would light up any room when she entered. She was an example of a Good Samaritan and had a great sense of humor. She will be lovingly remembered by: husband, Eddie Makin; daughter, Katerra (Keith Jr.) Godbee; son, Christopher Philpott; stepdaughters, Leandra (Jonathan) Smallwood and Shauna (Carl III) Makin- Thornton; mother, Louise and stepfather Edward Beasley; father, Johnny (Martha) Smith; mother- in-law, Vivian Makin; stepsisters, Lanita (Steven) Lowery, Melanie Johnson, Jasmine Smith, Sonya Johnson, Alechia (Bermon) Beasley-Norwood, and Cynthia (Norman) Reynolds; stepbrother, Marquitis Owens; grandchildren, Nadeyah J. Gore, Christina A. Makin, Bryson K. Godbee, Furiosa S. Smallwood and Carl L. Thornton, IV; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends that will truly miss her. *X^)ridcl of Presiding, Reverend Christopher J. Waters Processional......................Clergy and Family "Faithful Is Our God" Selection...................Deacon Frank Howard If I Can Help Somebody Scriptures Old Testament...Reverend Dr. Nathaniel Dunn New Tfestament....Reverend James Lewis Prayer....................Reverend Nancy Brown Selection.................................Choir Jesus Christ is the Way Reflections.............Ms. Gwen Pollard, Friend Tbnjia Miller, Family, Doug Prince, Co-Worker and Brenda Hankinson, Church Family Obituary...........................Read Silently A Letter to GG.................. Nadeyah J. Gore Acknowledgements................Ms. Linda Wiley Selection.................Reverend Patrick Outler and Kelvin Moore "God Is Words of Comfort..Reverend Christopher J. Waters Recessional..............."God Is My Everything" Interment.........Mount Olive Memorial Gardens 3666 Deans Bridge Road | Hephzibah, Georgia Historic Thankful Baptist Church Fellowship Hall