Rosa Lee

Jackson Reeves

Mrs. Rosa Lee Reeves was born on January 17, 1941, to Opal Curry and Joe Jackson in Griffin Spalding County, Georgia. She received her formal education at Fairmont High School. She furthered her education at Tuskegee University, Spelman College and Grady's School of Nursing.

Mrs. Rosa Lee Reeves accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and was united with Trinity AME Church and later joined Faith United Methodist Church, where she was the Head Usher and the Church Treasurer.

Ms. Rosa Lee Jackson met the love of her life Mr. Willie G. Reeves and united in holy matrimony on September 21, 1963, in Griffin, Georgia. Their union was blessed with three children.

Mrs. Rosa Lee was employed by Spalding Regional Hospital in Griffin, Georgia as RN Charge Nurse for thirty-nine years. In her leisure time she enjoyed softball, ping-pong, and most of all she loved spending time with her family.

On Monday, December 25, 2023, Mrs. Rosa Lee Reeves, was granted her wings and rejoined her Heavenly family. Her departure reminds us that angels are watching over us at all times. She is preceded by her husband Willie George Reeves; mother, Opal Spear, father, Joe Jackson; grandson, Terrence Barkley, and her sister, Jeanette Day.

Those left to cherish Mrs. Rosa Lee Reeves precious memories are her children, Katrina (Willie) Lewis, George (Yolanda) Reeves, and Joshua (Briana) Reeves, and Akita Reeves; six grandchildren, Romallis Barkley, Amber Reeves, Lawrence Reeves, Ashton Reeves, Ann Reeves, and Wil Reeves; adopted daughter, Rachel Stroud; sister, Anita (Rickey) Jones of Michigan; special friends, Josephine Willis, Bobby, Charlie, and Jackie. Rosa also leaves a host other relatives and friends that will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Rev. Zachery Holmes is the Eulogist.

"We Are Family Helping Family With Quality Affordable Services". Burden's Funeral Home, 1512 Williamson Road is in charge of arrangements. For more information please visit our website at www.burdensfuneralhome.net or call 678-603-1666.