Precious Memories how they linger and fill our souls: Mrs. Nell M. Jackson, 81, widow of Henry Lee Jackson, transitioned time for eternity on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Nell was the second of seven children born to the late Lillie Mae Washington and Columbus Washington. A native of Hampton County, SC, she was a graduate of the North District Training School, Varnville, SC. Nell resided in Newark, NJ for many years

Her goal was to become a teacher and she received a degree in Early Childhood Development. She loved working with special needs and autistic children. Most importantly, she loved Jesus Christ. She was a member of the Jerusalem Baptist Church, Cummings, SC and while in New Jersey, the Emmanuel Baptist Church, Newark, NJ.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by: her son, Henry Lee Jackson; Jr., grandson, Sharif Jackson; sisters, Alethia Boatwright, Mary Ann Moody, Martha Lee Jamison; brothers, Columbus Washington, Jr, and Jay Lee Washington.

A loving mother and grandmother, she was a jewel to her entire family. They will forever miss her but will treasure her essence and Memory.

She leaves to cherish her memory: her children, Mahalia Jackson White, Amehalia Jackson, and Carolyn Washington and Jarave Myers; one sister, Lillie Pearl Washington; grandchildren, Tyeesha (Nadir) White, Tevin (Sophie) Barber, Darren Barber, Dwayne Barber, Akillah Burrows, Shanana Jackson, Yasir Muhammad, Tushmbay (Natasha); nineteen, great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and caring friends, including special friends, Adline Williamson, Warren Williams, Nora Bell Washington, Betty Jean Mims Wooten, and Vernell Holloway.

Visitation: Friday, August 18,2023 5-7 pm in the Chapel of Young Funeral Home, Yemassee, SC.

Funeral Service: Saturday, August 19, 2023, 2:00pm in the Jerusalem Baptist Church, 29 Jerusalem Rd, Early Branch, SC. 29916. Burial in Church Cemetery.

Please Continue to lift our family in prayer that they may rest in the love and assurance of God.