Mary Virginia

Foster-Jackson

Mrs. Mary Virginia Foster-Jackson was born on July 27, 1935, to union of Andrew James Foster and Beatrice Cook Foster in Concord, Georgia. She received her formal education at Pike Consolidated High School in Concord, Georgia.

Mrs. Mary Virginia Foster-Jackson accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and was united with New Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Concord, Georgia. Afterwards, she joined Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, where she served on the Kitchen Ministry. She was known for her Sweet Potato Pies. Later Mary joined Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Griffin, Georgia, and was there for several years until joining Center Point Church of God (formerly Harvest Temple), where she served as "Queen Praiser". Her service as Queen Praiser did not stop at Center Point Church, she would frequently fellowship with Glory Temple COGIC in Griffin, Georgia, where her praise would impact all those around her.

Ms. Mary Virginia Foster was united in holy matrimony with Mr. James Jackson. Their union together was blessed with five children.

On Friday, February 23, 2024, Mrs. Jackson left her earthly home to join her family in the Heavens above. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Jackson; parents, Andrew James Foster and Beatrice Cook Foster; daughter, Pastor/Prophetess Hazel Foster-Jackson, and three grandchildren, Shaddric Andrew, Montavious Jackson, and Brandon Ray.

Mrs. Mary Virginia Foster-Jackson leaves to cherish her loving memories, her children, Pastor Mary H. Foster of Griffin, GA, Michael Jackson of Fort Lauderdale, FL., Robert Jackson of Barnesville, GA., and Ricardo, Jackson of Griffin, GA; grandchildren, Wytaria (Wakesha) Henley, Tyrentheus (Monica) Ray, Kashema Foster, Gary (Atika) Henley, Jr., Dontavious (Allison) Jackson, Ricardo Jackson, Jr., Quiantavious Smith, Robert Jackson, Jr., Andrew Jackson, Tanisha Jackson, Maurequis Verdell-Foster; a host of great grandchildren; daughters-in-love, Gail Jackson, Robin Bryant, and Vanessa Whatley. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, and special friends that will miss dearly.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Center Point Church of God. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Cemetery.

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