Willie Maude

Jackson-Smith

Mrs. Willie Maude Jackson-Smith was born on May 25, 1928, to Glover and Elnora Jackson in Concord, Georgia. Willie Maude attended Concord Industrial High School in Concord, Georgia. She accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age at Old Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, and later joined Eighth Street Baptist Church in Griffin, Georgia. Willie Maude was a member of the Senior Choir, Adult Sunday School Teacher, Greeter's Ministry, and Emancipation Coordinator.

Ms. Willie Maude Jackson met the love of her life Mr. John Q. Smith and their union was blessed with one child. Willie Maude was employed by Textile Mills as a Seamstress until her retirement. In her leisure time she enjoyed cooking, sewing, visiting her church, and most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was a member of PTA, PTO, and VFW Auxiliary.

On Saturday, April 1, 2023, Mrs. Willie Maude Jackson-Smith left her earthly home to reap her just reward. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glover and Elnora Jackson; siblings, Ruby Lee Jackson, Nancy Hudson, and John Edd Jackson.

Mrs. Willie Maude Jackson-Smith leaves to cherish her memories he son, Danny Wayne (Toni) Smith; sisters, Eldora Smith, and Anna L. Hayes; one uncle, Henry Milner; grandson, Jason Smith, granddaughter, Sara (Morris) Shields; six great grandchildren; play daughter, Vickie Hood, and many many friends and loved ones that will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 7, 2023, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Eighth Street Baptist Church located at 408 Palace Street. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Pastor Antoine C. Lucas, Sr., is the Pastor and the Officiant. Rev. Alfred Jester is the Eulogist.