Sara Elizabeth Jackson , 79, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Upstate Community Hospice Home in Landrum, SC. Ms. Jackson was the daughter of the late John and Selma Boyd. She was the wife of the late Jasper "Gassaway" Jackson.

She was preceded in death by: her daughter, Darlene Annette Jackson; sister, Ruby Davis; and three brothers, Johnny M. Boyd, James E. Boyd and Milton Boyd.

Left to cherish fond and loving memories are: granddaughter, Tabitha Walker of Reston, VA; brother, Gary (Heather) Boyd of Columbia, SC; three sisters, Mary (Leonard) McDowell of Spartanburg, SC, Carrie (John) Rhodes of Rutherfordton, NC and Janet Gaffney of Allentown, PA; sister-in-law, Doris Boyd of Spartanburg, SC; a very special nephew, James "Frankie" (Jeanette) Boyd of Spartanburg, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Sara attended Bethune High School.

Ms. Jackson retired from Hoechst Celanese.

She was a faithful member of New Bedford Missionary Baptist Church where she served as an Usher, Senior Choir Member, Hospitality Staff member, and the Missionary Board until her health declined.

A Celebration of the Life of Sara Elizabeth Jackson will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC. Burial will be in the New Bedford Baptist Church Cemetery, 210 New Bedford Church Rd., Campobello, SC.

The family is at the home of her sister, Carrie Rhodes, 150 CC Hoyle Rd., Rutherfordton, NC.