Back to Obituaries Progressive Funeral Home

Betty Jean Jackson

03/05/1942 - 01/09/2023

Obituary For Betty Jean Jackson

There is no death! The sun goes down

To rise upon some fair shore

And bright in Heaven’s jeweled crown

To shine forever more.

There is no death an angel form

Walks o’er the earth with silent tread

And bears our best loved ones away

Although she is not here but at rest!

Ms. Betty Jean Jackson, the daughter of the late Rozell and Cleo Arnold Jackson, departed this life, at the age of 80, on January 9, 2023 at 2:30 AM, after an extended illness, at Columbus Hospice Georgia & Alabama.

She was born in Dawson, Georgia on March 5, 1942. She attended school in the Muscogee County School District, Columbus, Georgia. During her young and middle ages, she lived at a long term assisted living facility located in Milledgeville, Georgia.

Through the persistence and tenacity of her older, now deceased brother, Robert Jackson, Betty was finally relocated back to Columbus, Georgia, where she resided at Creekside Group Home for many years. She recently, was placed at Peaceful River Residential Services, LLC for a short period. Due to declining health, Betty was placed under hospice care until her untimely death, January 9, 2023. Due to her condition, Betty did not attend church while there at New Horizon. However, we felt that she had a special relationship with the Lord. Although, Betty lived in assisted living facilities, she enjoyed her outings when shopping and interacting with others at Columbus Service Center with Miss Peaches. She had a loving relationship with her roommates Ms. Alma and Ms. Carolyn. Her caregivers, the Creekside Chicks, Ms. Sally, Ms. Judy, Ms. Rhonda, Ms. Patricia, Ms. Joyce, and Ms. Ann, who affectionately called her “Petty Betty”, truly loved her and gave her the best of care. Thanks to the staff and caregivers at Peaceful River Residential Services, LLC for the professional healthcare service they provided for Betty. They, also, were very fond of her as well.

Betty was predeceased by her father and mother; her brothers Albert L. Jackson, Rozell (Jack/Jr.) Jackson, Robert L. Jackson, Marvin Jackson, Willie James “Early Bird” Jackson and a sister Rosa Lee Jackson Clark.

Surviving relatives are four devoted nieces Pastor Gladis Lee, Albany, Georgia, Dana Williams, North Brunswick, New Jersey, Deborah Rose Clark, Bayonne, New Jersey and Diane Beason, Munster, Indiana. One nephew Mau Priest Jabbar Jackson (Neka) and a Sister-in-Law, Lanette Jackson, both from Sandys Parish, Bermuda. Two special cousins Brenda Sneed Augustus and Dr. Burma Sneed Williams (David), Columbus, Georgia, Marcus L. Thomas, Columbus, Georgia, Dr. Bryant L. Thomas, Conyers, Georgia, Demoines D. Williams, Columbus, Georgia, Patrick S. Williams (Ashley), Orange Park, Florida, Margie Dyer Cosme, Reading, Pennsylvania, Annie RuthDyer, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Peggy Dyer, Jersey City, New Jersey, Ennis Dyer, Phoenix, Arizona and a host of other relatives and friends.

We know thou have gone to a place of rest

Then why should our hearts be sad?

We know thou has gone where the weary one rest

Where the mourners look up and are glad.

The Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Jackson will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM Progressive Chapel. Service will be live-streamed (see clickable link below)

Send flowers to the service of Betty Jean Jackson


Live Stream Links

Live stream link

Services

Homegoing Celebration

Jan
14
Progressive Funeral Home

4235 St. Mary's Road
Columbus, GA 31907

3:00 PM
Get Directions

Condolences & Tributes

Add A Condolence

My deepest condolences to the family 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Barbara J Lee

My sincere condolences are extended to our family for the loss of our loved one. Betty Jean fought a good fight and she will never be forgotten. With love, Niece Dana Clark Williams and family.

Dana Williams

Condolences and sympathy to our family for the loss of our loved one Betty Jean during this time of bereavement. She was a fighter who will remain in our hearts and prayers.

With Love Sister in law Lanette Jackson, nephew Jabbar and family.

Lanette Jackson

Best Sellers

Plant Trees
Plant Trees

$50.00

Beautiful Dreams
Beautiful Dreams

$84.95

Gracious Lavender Basket
Gracious Lavender Basket

$134.95

Serene Lily Basket
Serene Lily Basket

$104.95

Pink Tribute Spray
Pink Tribute Spray

$149.95

Sweet Moments
Sweet Moments

$74.95

Mixed Spray
Mixed Spray

$149.95

Red and White Handled Basket
Red and White Handled Basket

$84.95

Peace & Serenity Dishgarden
Peace & Serenity Dishgarden

$79.95

Traditional Floor Basket
Traditional Floor Basket

$79.95

Ocean Devotion
Ocean Devotion

$79.95

The Peace Lily
The Peace Lily

$94.95

Living Spirit Dishgarden
Living Spirit Dishgarden

$79.95

Red and White Floor Basket
Red and White Floor Basket

$89.95

Mixed flowers in a handled basket
Mixed flowers in a handled basket

$89.95

The Loving Light Dishgarden
The Loving Light Dishgarden

$79.95

Ocean Breeze Spray
Ocean Breeze Spray

$184.95

Precious Heart Bouquet
Precious Heart Bouquet

$84.95

Enduring Spirit Pothos Basket
Enduring Spirit Pothos Basket

$74.95

Sympathy Spray
Sympathy Spray

$159.95

Radiant Foliage Planter
Radiant Foliage Planter

$89.95

Heartfelt Memories
Heartfelt Memories

$94.95

Stately Croton
Stately Croton

$79.95

Medium Dish Garden
Medium Dish Garden

$99.95

Forever in Our Hearts Casket Adornment
Forever in Our Hearts Casket Adornment

$79.95

Love's Journey
Love's Journey

$84.95

Garden of Memories
Garden of Memories

$134.95

Sweet Tranquility Basket
Sweet Tranquility Basket

$89.95

Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum

$84.95

Tender Tribute
Tender Tribute

$129.95

Deeply Adored
Deeply Adored

$79.95

Your Light Shines
Your Light Shines

$119.95

Joyful Memory
Joyful Memory

$119.95

Heavenly Grace Spray
Heavenly Grace Spray

$189.95

Bright and Beautiful Spray
Bright and Beautiful Spray

$184.95

America the Beautiful
America the Beautiful

$74.95

Small Garden Dish
Small Garden Dish

$74.95

Loving Lilies and Roses Bouquet
Loving Lilies and Roses Bouquet

$169.95

Rainbow Reflections Basket
Rainbow Reflections Basket

$104.95

Splendid Memories Bouquet
Splendid Memories Bouquet

$79.95

Golden Days Basket
Golden Days Basket

$79.95

Serene Retreat
Serene Retreat

$94.95

Heavenly Heights Bouquet
Heavenly Heights Bouquet

$79.95

Heavenly & Harmony
Heavenly & Harmony

$84.95

Large Mixed Plant Dish Garden
Large Mixed Plant Dish Garden

$114.95

Dreams From the Heart Bouquet
Dreams From the Heart Bouquet

$104.95

Vivid Recollections
Vivid Recollections

$94.95

Sunny Memories
Sunny Memories

$139.95

Emerald Garden Basket
Emerald Garden Basket

$84.95

Sacred Duty Spray
Sacred Duty Spray

$184.95

French Garden
French Garden

$79.95

Celestial Love
Celestial Love

$84.95

Peace Lily
Peace Lily

$84.95

Blossoms in Vogue
Blossoms in Vogue

$84.95

Large Basket Garden
Large Basket Garden

$104.95

Lily and Rose Tribute Spray
Lily and Rose Tribute Spray

$264.95

The New Sunrise Bouquet
The New Sunrise Bouquet

$79.95

Blessings Bouquet
Blessings Bouquet

$84.95

Rays of Light Spray
Rays of Light Spray

$189.95

Eternal Peace Basket
Eternal Peace Basket

$79.95

Rose Remembrance
Rose Remembrance

$194.95

Fall Fantasia
Fall Fantasia

$84.95

Sacred Garden Spray
Sacred Garden Spray

$239.95