Funeral program for Melrose Slater Jackson

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Saturday, January 31, 2009 1 P.M.
Hagan Temple Grace Deliverance Ghurch Hagan, Georgia
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May 14, 1929
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January 24, 2009
Love You Always,
Your Children
Our Mom
Mom was truly the best thing that ever happened to us
Of all the known women, she was all-powerful and just
Mom used to come home from a hard days work and was never still
All in all, she was a wonderfid, spiritual woman with Good-will
No other could ever take our mothers place
She fought a good fight and she ran a great race
You will always be remembered in everything we do
Go, Be With God, Well soon be there too

Ms. Melrose Slater Jackson was born on May 14, 1929, to the late Mr. Grady Slater and Sarah McClain
Badger. In 1951, she was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Jacob (Buck) Jackson which he preceded her
in death. She was a member of the Church of God in Collins, Georgia, where she served faithfully as an
usher for many years until her health failed. She leaves to cherish many fond memories 14 children, one
which preceded her in death, Mr. Willie Lee (Bill) Jackson; Troy Bacon Jr. (Earnestine) of Tampa, Florida;
Henry Lee Bacon of Trenton, NJ; Lillie Joyce Wilson, Doris Williams, Teresa Jackson, Jerry Jackson,
Freddie Jackson, Michele Holmes (Jerome) all of Claxton, Georgia; Eddie Jackson (Linda) of Collins,
Georgia; Gary Jackson of Soperton, Georgia; Steve Jackson of Nichols, Georgia; Carrie Hall (James) of
Manassas, Georgia; Mary Owens (Edgar) of Pembroke, Georgia; Marynell Hampton ofNevils, Georgia.
Eleven sisters and brothers two which preceded her in death, Roosevelt Slater and Moses J. Badger Jr.;
Evelyn Bacon (Joe) Felton Slater, Sarah Williams, James T Slater, Flossie Norman, Annie Grace Badger,
Jenell Hayward (Roy) all of Claxton, Georgia; Earnest R. Badger of Daly City, California; Willie E.
Badger (Gloria) of Sacramento, California; Earnestine Badger-Henderson and Katherine Sapp ofOkland,
California. One aunt, Ms. Grade Mae Davis of Claxton, Georgia; 3 sisters-in-law, Ms. Sarah Jennings
of Savannah, Georgia; Ms. Mary Jackson ofjesup, Georgia; and Ms. Neomia Slater of Claxton, Georgia.
One daughter-in-law, Etora Jackson, and one special friend EvaNell Burney. 48 grandchildren, 3 special
grandchildren, Tracy McMillan, Tony Mathis and Shalonda Williams. 47 great grands and a host of
nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Processional (sofi music)
Presiding ...........
Prayer..............
Selection ..........
Poem ...............
Scripture:
Old Testament....
New Testament....
Solo ...............
Reflections
As a neighbor.....
As I knew her.....
Duet............
Acknowledgements
Solo ...........
Eulogy.....
Viewing
Recessional
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........................................Pastor Lillie Taylor
.....................................Pastor Larry D. Duncan
......................................................Choir
.............................................Jeanette Bacon
.....................................Minister Pearlie Forrest
............................................Rev. A.C. Pierce
.....................................Deacon Freddie Pough
...............................................Janet Gibson
..............................................David Blalock
.....................................Mr. and Mrs. Williams
.....................................Harpers Funeral Home
.....................................Mrs. Glennis Williams
........................................Bishop Benny Bacon
Lnterment
Green Cypress Cemetery
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Byron Jackson
Mario Ponder
Jermaine Jackson
Clarnece Wilson
James Hall Jr.
Eddie Jackson Jr.
Deacons of Green Cypress Missionary Baptist Church
The Family of the late Mrs. Melrose Slater Jackson wishes to express their
sincere gratitude for all acts of kindness shown to them during their time
of bereavement.
May God Bless You All.
The Family!
To Our Sister^
A sister is someone whos been where youve been
who knows you and what youre about.
Someone you can call if you need to when somethings
just not working out. You did so many things because
you cared. You made our lives full of joy. You spreaded
your love all around. It ajfected us, girls and boys.
And this you already should know that you lived a
life that means much more than words could ever show.
Your faith is a testimony to all who knew you.
The light of God shined in and through you.
Your smile revealed what God can do and
your ations showed us the kindness in you.
Weve been through a lot together.
Weve shared a kind of closeness that some sisters never get to experience.
We hope you knew how much that has meant to us.
Evelyn, Sarah, Flossie, Ernestine, Annie Grace, Jenel, & Kathy
Juanita B. Hodges
Owner
Yvonne Hodges
General Manager
Percy Hodges
Mortician
Professional Services Entrusted To:
Harpers Funeral Home
125 North Broad Street
Claxton, Georgia 30417
(912) 739-2658
Ylonne Hodges
Mortician
Jerry Gibson
Mortician
Rev. Johnny Levant
Chaplain